Megastar Foods Receives Rupnagar Market Committee Notice

Megastar Foods received a notice from Market Committee, Rupnagar alleging non-payment of fees totaling ₹73.14 crore.
The company asserts it holds a valid license from Punjab Mandi Board until 2030 and claims processing units are exempt from such fees.
Megastar is pursuing legal recourse with the Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board and expects no immediate financial impact.
The notice was received on April 13, 2026, and relates to alleged violations for not procuring a license from the Market Committee.