Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Narayana Denies Sri Chaitanya Tie-Up Over ‘ChaiNa Campus’
A claim circulated that Narayana Educational Institutions and Sri Chaitanya were joining together for a project called “ChaiNa Campus.”
Narayana president Puneet Kothapa said the claim is not true.
He said the institutions have not made such a deal, and Narayana is not planning one.
Narayana also said it did not approve the use of its name and logo in the claim.
The institution asked people not to believe or spread the information.
It said it is taking steps that include seeking legal action and contacting authorities.
Narayana Educational Institutions president Puneet Kothapa called claims of a “ChaiNa Campus” tie-up misleading.
Kothapa said Narayana has neither partnered with Sri Chaitanya nor considered such an initiative.
The institution said the circulating information did not originate from it and was unauthorised.
It said its name, logo and brand identity were used without its knowledge or approval.
Narayana urged the public not to share the claim and said it is pursuing legal action and contacting authorities.
- Who
- Narayana Educational Institutions and its president, Puneet Kothapa; Sri Chaitanya is named in the denied claim.
- What
- Narayana denied having or considering a tie-up with Sri Chaitanya for a “ChaiNa Campus” initiative.
- When
- Kothapa made the statement on Thursday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Hyderabad.
- Why
- Narayana said unauthorised misinformation used its name, logo and brand identity without its knowledge or approval.
Claim of a tie-up
Narayana's denial
Whether a “ChaiNa Campus” initiative is planned
Claim of a tie-up
The circulating claim described a tie-up between Narayana Educational Institutions and Sri Chaitanya.
Narayana's denial
Narayana said it has not entered into such an arrangement and is not considering one.
- Institution issuing denial
- Narayana Educational Institutions
- Spokesperson
- President Puneet Kothapa
- Claim at issue
- A proposed “ChaiNa Campus” tie-up with Sri Chaitanya
- Narayana's position
- It said no tie-up exists and none is under consideration.
- Use of branding
- Narayana said its name, logo and brand identity were used without approval.
- Response
- The institution said it is pursuing necessary legal action and approaching relevant authorities.