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IPL 2022: boAt strikes partnership deal with RCB, GT, PK & KKR
Mumbai: Celebrating cricket fervour and further setting the tone for the T20 season this year, homegrown earwear brand boAt has partnered with four IPL teams – Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings as their official audio and wearable partner. The brand has also extended its partnership with Kolkata Knight Riders and will continue being their official audio partner for this season as well.
Taking a step further the boAt logo like the previous season will also be present and displayed on the helmets and team caps of Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The brand has been partnering with T20 Teams since 2019. Its brand ambassadors Hardik Pandya, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul will also be playing with their respective teams.
To further cement its presence during the season, the brand will be showcasing a 360-degree campaign #MoveOfChampions throughout the season. The campaign will celebrate the winning moments and the brand’s love for cricket. The brand plans to capture high-intensity moments where every move counts and marks the difference between winning and losing. The campaign aims to capture and illustrate the true mindset and attitude of ‘The Champions.’
Inspired by the style, design and colour combinations of the respective teams, boAt has launched a limited edition of earwear under its Airdopes, Bassheads, Rockerz and Stone categories giving fans a chance to enjoy team memorabilia.
“Cricket has always been and will continue to be seen as a religion in our country,” boAt co-founder and CMO Aman Gupta said on the association. “We are excited to partner with various T20 teams once again. This season, we extend the narrative to make it more inclusive to our smartwatches category. To be a part of this fiesta is a fantastic feeling altogether and we look forward to a fruitful association this year as well.”
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Maharashtra panel orders Lodha to refund Rs 5 crore to homebuyers
Consumer court flags unfair practices in long-running property dispute case
MUMBAI: In a sharp rebuke to one of India’s biggest real estate players, the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Macrotech Developers to refund nearly Rs 5 crore to a senior citizen couple, Uttam and Anindita Chatterjee. The ruling, delivered on March 13, 2026, calls out the developer for “deficiency in service” and “unfair trade practices”, bringing closure to a dispute that has stretched over a decade.
The case traces back to 2015, when the couple booked a 3-BHK flat at World Towers in Lower Parel for Rs 12.22 crore, with possession promised within a year. What followed was a series of changes that complicated matters. After deciding to exit the project, they were persuaded to shift to a 4-BHK in another development priced at Rs 8 crore, with delivery scheduled for 2018. However, within months, the price was allegedly increased to Rs 10 crore. After demonetisation reshaped the market, similar flats were reportedly being offered at lower prices, but the couple were not given the benefit.
Despite paying over Rs 2.83 crore, the couple neither received possession nor clarity. Instead, in 2018, the developer unilaterally cancelled the booking, retained part of the amount as earnest money, and argued that the buyers were investors rather than consumers. The commission rejected this claim, observing that casual references to “investment” do not take away consumer rights when the purchase intent is residential.
The bench also held that the developer could not penalise buyers for payment delays while failing to meet its own delivery commitments. It noted the lack of formal documentation for revised terms and termed the prolonged retention of funds without delivering a home as exploitative.
As part of its order, the commission directed the developer to refund Rs 2.83 crore paid by the couple, along with interest at 10 per cent per annum, amounting to around Rs 2.12 crore. In addition, Rs 1 lakh has been awarded for mental agony and Rs 50,000 towards litigation costs, taking the total payout to over Rs 5 crore. The developer has been asked to comply within two months.
For now, the ruling serves as a reminder that in real estate, shifting terms and delayed promises can carry a significant cost.
