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Reliance Jewels unveils exclusive jewellery collection inspired by spring festivals
Mumbai: Reliance Jewels, known for its deep-rooted appreciation of India’s rich cultural heritage, is announcing its latest collection as the auspicious spring season nears. This new range of jewellery celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of India’s spring harvest festivals.
Drawing inspiration from astrological mandala patterns, which hold significant importance during this period, the collection features stunning sets of earrings and necklaces. Crafted from pure gold, these pieces are adorned with laser-cut designs that beautifully encapsulate celestial motifs of stars, cosmos, and planets, embodying the essence of movement and transition intrinsic to these festivals.
Across India, spring festivals are celebrated with unique customs, reflecting the country’s unity in diversity. From the bonfires of Lohri in the North and the kite-flying of Uttarayan in the West to the harvest festivities of Magh Bihu in the East and the Pongal celebrations in the South, each region brings its own flavour to this joyous time of year.
Emphasizing the harmony between tradition and contemporary design, Reliance Jewels’ latest collection offers an artistic blend of India’s varied cultural tapestries. The brand invites its patrons to commemorate these festive moments with their exclusive collection, now available in all stores and on their website.
Reliance Jewels, a part of Reliance Retail Ltd., boasts over 400 stores in showrooms and shop-in-shops across more than 200 cities. The brand is renowned for its exquisite gold, diamond, and silver jewellery collections, marked by impeccable design and craftsmanship. Each piece is a testament to the brand’s commitment to offering unique designer collections that resonate with India’s artistic, craft, and heritage inspirations.
For more information about the new collection and the rich traditions it embodies, visit the Reliance Jewels website or follow their social media channels.
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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.
