Key Quantitative Figures
No quantifiable financial impact disclosed. Company states "no material operational or financial impact" from the revocation order.
Dates of Action
- Original FSSAI order date: 29th July 2026
- Original order receipt: 4th August 2026 at approximately 11:00 hrs IST
- Revocation order date: 20th August 2026
- Revocation order receipt: 20th August 2026 at approximately 23:50 hrs IST
- Company disclosure date: 21st August 2026
Parties Involved
- United Spirits Limited (listed entity)
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- Third-party manufacturing unit in Madhya Pradesh (unspecified)
- Pragya Kaul, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Nature of Regulatory Action
FSSAI issued an order dated 29th July 2026 prohibiting sale of identified whisky products manufactured at the company's third-party unit in Madhya Pradesh. The order was based on grounds that product labels were not in conformance with provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
Update and Resolution
FSSAI issued a Revocation Order dated 20th August 2026, revoking the previous order dated 29th July 2026. This revocation applies to the identified whisky products from the third-party manufacturing unit in Madhya Pradesh.
Financial and Operational Impact
As per the disclosure: "There is no material operational or financial impact on the Company pursuant to the Revocation Order." The company continues to monitor the matter for any operational and financial implications.
Disclosure Timing
The original order disclosure on 5th August 2026 had a delay due to "time needed for verification of facts and information with multiple internal stakeholders."