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Regulatory18 Jul 2026, 10:50 pm

Aarti Drugs Plant Closure Directed by GPCB

AI Summary

Aarti Drugs Ltd has received closure directions from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) for its manufacturing plant located in Saykha Industrial Estate, Bharuch, Gujarat. The directive, issued under the Water Act, mandates the closure of Amines manufacturing operations effective 15 days from the issuance of the letter, following observations of non-compliances during a GPCB inspection on June 20, 2026. The company states there is no immediate financial or operational impact as corrective measures are being taken, and a response is being prepared for revocation. Operations at other manufacturing units remain unaffected.

Key Highlights

  • GPCB issued closure directions for Aarti Drugs' Bharuch plant.
  • Closure effective 15 days from letter issuance due to non-compliance.
  • Company is taking corrective measures and seeking revocation.
  • Other manufacturing units remain operational.
  • No immediate financial or operational impact reported.