Macrotech Developers shares jumped over 7% today, trading around ₹1200. The stock had closed at ₹1122 in the previous session. Today, it opened strong at ₹1158 and made a high of ₹1208. The low for the day was ₹1145. This strong move surprised many traders and investors.
The main reason behind this rally is the settlement of a family dispute between the Lodha brothers, which had created tension among investors for months. The positive development gave confidence to the market and led to strong buying in the stock. As a result, not just Macrotech, but the entire real estate sector performed well today.
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What Was the Dispute Between the Lodha Brothers?
Abhishek Lodha and Abhinandan Lodha are sons of real estate tycoon Mangal Prabhat Lodha, the founder of the Lodha Group. Both were once part of the same company, but in 2015, Abhinandan Lodha exited and started his own venture named House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL). Meanwhile, Abhishek Lodha continued to lead Macrotech Developers, which uses the Lodha brand.
In January 2025, Abhishek Lodha filed a trademark case against his brother. He claimed that Abhinandan was misusing the ‘Lodha’ brand name in his new real estate projects in places like Goa and Ayodhya. Macrotech even demanded ₹5,000 crore in damages and wanted the court to stop Abhinandan from using the brand name in any form.
How the Dispute Got Resolved
The case went to the Bombay High Court, which appointed retired Justice R.V. Raveendran as mediator. During the mediation process, both brothers finally agreed to settle the matter peacefully.
As per the final agreement:
- Only Macrotech Developers, led by Abhishek, will use the “Lodha” and “Lodha Group” brand names.
- Abhinandan Lodha will continue to use his own brand name, House of Abhinandan Lodha, and will not use the Lodha name for his projects.
- Both brothers will also inform the public that their businesses are completely separate and independent from each other.
Mother’s Letter That Changed Everything
Interestingly, their mother Manju Lodha also played an important role in resolving the dispute. She wrote a letter to both sons asking them to respect the 2017 family settlement and stop fighting. She clearly told them that neither of them has any rights over the other’s business or assets.
Her emotional appeal helped cool things down, and the brothers agreed to stay away from further legal fights and focus on their own work.
Conclusion
Today’s stock rally was not just about numbers. It was a sign of peace, clarity, and stability. When family disputes end, it creates a better future for business and investors. The Lodha brothers’ settlement is a good sign for the Indian real estate sector and for the thousands of shareholders who trust in the company.