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Suneet Mishra joins JSW Motors as vice president of corporate quality
Veteran automotive leader to drive world-class quality across EV and ICE vehicles
MUMBAI: JSW Motors Limited has appointed Suneet Mishra as vice president of corporate quality, placing him at the helm of the company’s quality strategy across both electric and internal combustion platforms.
With over three decades of global automotive experience, Mishra is known for transforming operations into high-performing, zero-defect powerhouses. At JSW Motors, he will focus on elevating product and process excellence, boosting manufacturing competitiveness, and fostering sustainable, customer-focused growth.
“I’m delighted to start this new chapter at JSW Motors,” said Mishra. “My goal is to build a future-ready quality ecosystem, enhance product and process standards, and help the organisation achieve global quality benchmarks.”
Mishra’s career spans leadership roles at some of the world’s leading automotive names, including Stellantis–Tata Motors JV, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Magna International, Tafe Group, Piaggio Italy, Yamaha Motor India, and Tata Motors. He brings a track record of driving large-scale transformations, integrating digital quality tools, Industry 4.0 technologies, and Lean manufacturing principles to achieve operational excellence.
Known as a transformation leader, Mishra combines strategic insight with hands-on expertise in operations, supplier quality, localisation, and warranty management. His approach centres on building resilient, cost-competitive, and customer-centric organisations.
At JSW Motors, Mishra will be instrumental in shaping a modern, data-driven quality framework, aligning manufacturing and supplier capabilities, and steering the company toward international standards of excellence.
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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.
