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Swiggy partners with Goa govt for Chavath e-Bazaar 2023, boosting local businesses online
Mumbai: In its endeavour to promote a culture of entrepreneurship and support women’s self-help groups (SHG), Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience delivery platform has signed an MoU with the Government of Goa to launch Chavath e-Bazaar on ‘Swiggy Minis’. This will give small-scale entrepreneurs in the state online access to thousands of consumers and help further their entrepreneurial success this festive season. The MoU was exchanged between the hon’ble chief minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant and Dolly Surekha from Swiggy.
Goa is a state with a vibrant cultural and culinary heritage. This partnership will provide income-generating opportunities to local entrepreneurs, selling over 25 local items.
Starting on 16 September, Swiggy has created a special e-Chavath Bazaar section on Swiggy Minis, where consumers can buy festive-special homemade sweets such as modaks, nevris, laddus, and kapa as well as snacks like chaklis, papads, farsan, namkeen nevris, masalas, and pickles prepared in the Goan style from the comfort of their homes.
Swiggy is honoured to partner with the Government of Goa for the Chavath e-Bazaar 2023. This initiative enhances accessibility and convenience for consumers, offering a seamless way to connect with local entrepreneurs. By bridging tradition and technology, it empowers entrepreneurs, especially women and self-help communities, to preserve our culture and provide wider access to Goan sweets and snacks this Ganesh Chaturthi. We’re thankful to the hon’ble chief minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and everyone involved in bringing this initiative to life. Together, we’re fostering economic growth and celebrating the vibrant spirit of Goa,” said Swiggy co-founder Nandan Reddy.
Swiggy Minis is a platform for small-scale entrepreneurs and it has set up a special destination for the Goa Chavath e-Bazaar Stores for greater visibility and access to consumers. Swiggy is providing concerned officials with training in online order management and operations to enable a seamless experience during the festive rush.
The MoU event was organised by the women and Child Welfare Department and brought together women entrepreneurs from across the state.
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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.
