Key Development
The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has permanently revoked its closure direction for the Company's manufacturing facility at GIDC, Ankleshwar, District Bharuch, Gujarat, vide its order dated 27th October, 2026.
Historical Context
The closure direction was originally issued by GPCB on 6th March, 2019 due to a suspected groundwater contamination issue at the Ankleshwar facility. Subsequently, GPCB granted temporary revocation/extensions of the revocation from time to time.
Current Order Details
- Date of receipt: 27th October, 2026
- Authority: Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB)
- Nature: Permanent revocation of closure direction
- Facility: Manufacturing facility at GIDC, Ankleshwar, District Bharuch, Gujarat
- Condition: Facility will continue to operate subject to compliance with conditions stipulated in the order
Company Actions
The Company has undertaken various compliance, remediation and monitoring measures since 2019 and has continuously complied with conditions and directions prescribed by GPCB.
Financial Impact
The financial impact arising from the said order is not separately ascertainable or quantifiable. The permanent revocation provides operational continuity and regulatory certainty for the facility.
Compliance Status
The communication does not identify any aberration or non-compliance, and no penalty or restriction or sanction has been imposed.