Few questions in Indian real estate cause more confusion than this one. Two companies, one surname, two brothers, and a buying public that reasonably assumes a shared name means a shared business. It does not. Anyone researching The Sarayu by HoABL — RERA-registered villa plots from 1,248 sq.ft. deserves a clear account of exactly how House of Abhinandan Lodha and Lodha Group relate to one another, because the answer directly affects how you should conduct due diligence.
The Short Answer
They are separate, unconnected businesses. Lodha Group operates through the listed entity Macrotech Developers and is led by Abhishek Lodha. House of Abhinandan Lodha, abbreviated to HoABL, is an independent company founded by his younger brother Abhinandan Lodha. There is no cross-ownership between them and no shared management. The surname reflects a family lineage, not a corporate relationship.
How the Separation Happened
Abhinandan Lodha moved away from the family business in 2015, and the separation was formalised through a Family Settlement Agreement executed in 2017. Under that agreement the two brothers went their own ways commercially, with Abhishek Lodha continuing to lead the established business that operates as Lodha Group under Macrotech Developers.
Abhinandan Lodha re-entered real estate independently, launching House of Abhinandan Lodha with a focus on plotted land development in 2021. Macrotech Developers listed publicly the same year. From that point the two businesses have pursued entirely different strategies in different segments of the market.
The Trademark Dispute and Its Resolution
The distinction was tested publicly and is now legally settled, which is useful for buyers because it removes ambiguity.
In January 2025, Macrotech Developers filed suit in the Bombay High Court seeking to restrain HoABL from using the "Lodha" name, alleging breach of the 2017 Family Settlement Agreement and claiming the usage was causing confusion among buyers. The claim sought substantial damages. The court directed the parties towards mediation, conducted under retired Supreme Court Justice R.V. Raveendran.
In April 2025 the brothers settled all outstanding disputes through that mediation, under their parents' guidance. The terms were clear and are worth stating precisely:
- Macrotech Developers holds exclusive rights to the brand names "Lodha" and "Lodha Group".
- Abhinandan Lodha holds exclusive rights to the brand name "House of Abhinandan Lodha" (HoABL).
- The two entities have no connection with each other, and both committed to communicating that distinction publicly.
- Neither brother holds any rights or claims over the other's businesses.
For a buyer, the practical takeaway is unambiguous. If you are purchasing from HoABL, you are purchasing from HoABL alone. The track record, balance sheet and delivery history of Lodha Group form no part of what stands behind your agreement, and any marketing that suggests otherwise should be treated as a red flag rather than reassurance.
The Business Models Are Genuinely Different
Beyond the corporate separation, these companies do fundamentally different things.
Product Category
Macrotech Developers, under the Lodha brand, is predominantly a developer of multi-storey residential and commercial real estate. HoABL operates in branded plotted land — selling demarcated parcels within master-planned, gated layouts on which buyers construct their own homes.
These are not variations of the same business. Vertical development is a construction and delivery business with long capital cycles and complex execution risk. Plotted development is a land aggregation, approval and infrastructure business. The skills, timelines and risk profiles differ substantially.
Geography
Lodha Group's activity has been concentrated in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, with expansion into other major urban markets. HoABL has taken a markedly different geographic view, developing plotted projects in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, Goa, and destinations including Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.
The Underlying Demand Thesis
This is the most interesting difference. Vertical urban development is driven principally by employment — jobs create housing demand in a defined catchment. HoABL's locations follow a different logic, targeting places with tourism, pilgrimage, second-home or lifestyle demand drivers rather than office corridors. Ayodhya is a clear expression of that thesis: the demand driver is a permanent destination rather than a relocatable employer.
Corporate Structure
Macrotech Developers is a publicly listed company, which brings quarterly disclosure, analyst scrutiny and regulatory reporting obligations. HoABL is privately held, with correspondingly less public financial visibility. This is not a criticism — most Indian developers are private — but it does mean a buyer's verification must lean more heavily on RERA filings and project-level documentation.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Lodha Group (Macrotech) | House of Abhinandan Lodha | |
|---|---|---|
| Led by | Abhishek Lodha | Abhinandan Lodha |
| Core product | Multi-storey residential & commercial | Branded plotted land |
| Primary geography | Mumbai & MMR, other urban markets | Konkan, Goa, Ayodhya and similar destinations |
| Demand driver | Employment-led urban housing | Tourism, pilgrimage, second-home, lifestyle |
| Structure | Publicly listed | Privately held |
| Brand rights | "Lodha", "Lodha Group" | "House of Abhinandan Lodha", "HoABL" |
| Cross-ownership | None — the entities are unconnected | |
What This Means When You Buy
Three practical consequences follow.
Assess the actual counterparty. Your agreement is with a specific HoABL entity for a specific project. Evaluate that entity's RERA filings, that project's registration and that project's declared timeline. Reputation borrowed from a different company is not security.
Treat conflated marketing as a warning. Following the April 2025 settlement, both groups committed to communicating their separateness. Any channel partner or listing that blurs the two is either poorly informed or deliberately misleading, and neither is a good sign in a counterparty.
Compare like with like. If you are weighing a plotted purchase against an apartment, you are comparing different asset classes with different risk, liquidity and appreciation characteristics. The developer comparison is secondary to the product comparison.
The Sarayu Ayodhya: What You Are Actually Buying
| Project | The Sarayu Ayodhya by House of Abhinandan Lodha |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Sarayu River, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh |
| Configurations | Villa Plot / Royal Plot / Premium Villa Plot |
| Villa Plot | 1,248–1,250 sq.ft. — Rs 1.89 Cr to Rs 1.90 Cr* |
| Royal Plot | 1,500 sq.ft. — Price on Request |
| Premium Villa Plot | 1,507 sq.ft. — Price on Request |
| RERA | UPRERAPRJ311468 (Phase 1) |
| Status / Possession | Under Construction / TBA |
| Hospitality Partner | The Leela |
| Advisory | Perfect Neighbourhood | +91 93796 27377 |
*Pricing and specifications are indicative and subject to change.
The verification that matters here is project-specific: confirm UPRERAPRJ311468 on the UP RERA portal, confirm your plot number sits within the registered phase, obtain the declared completion date in writing, and have title, land-use conversion and encumbrance checked independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is House of Abhinandan Lodha part of Lodha Group?
No. They are separate, unconnected companies. Following an April 2025 mediated settlement, Macrotech Developers holds exclusive rights to the "Lodha" and "Lodha Group" brand names, while Abhinandan Lodha holds exclusive rights to "House of Abhinandan Lodha". Neither party holds rights or claims over the other's businesses.
Are Abhishek and Abhinandan Lodha related?
They are brothers. Abhishek Lodha leads Macrotech Developers, and Abhinandan Lodha founded HoABL after separating from the family business in 2015, formalised through a 2017 Family Settlement Agreement.
Which is better for a buyer?
Neither, in the abstract — they sell different products. Lodha Group builds apartments and commercial space in major urban markets; HoABL sells plotted land in destination locations. The right question is which asset class suits your objective, then which specific project stands up to verification.
Does the Lodha Group track record apply to an HoABL project?
No, and this is the single most important practical point. Assess HoABL's own filings, deliveries and project-level RERA registration. Do not treat the larger group's history as collateral for a purchase from a different company.
The Takeaway
A shared surname is the beginning and end of the connection. The two businesses operate in different product categories, different geographies and different demand logics, and since April 2025 their brand rights and mutual non-involvement have been formally settled. That clarity is useful: it tells you exactly whose track record to examine and exactly which documents to verify.
For RERA verification support, the current cost sheet, plot availability and a legal checklist, review the full project profile for House of Abhinandan Lodha Ayodhya or speak with the Perfect Neighbourhood advisory team on +91 93796 27377.
