Vishal Mega Mart Subsidiary Penalized ₹1 Lakh for Food Safety Violation

Vishal Mega Mart Ltd's subsidiary, Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Limited, has received an order from the Additional District Magistrate, Moradabad, imposing a penalty of ₹1,00,000. The penalty stems from a food safety violation concerning a third-party manufactured 'Ghee' product sampled during an inspection on April 11, 2025. The subsidiary is reviewing the order and plans to file an appeal. The company stated that the financial impact is limited to the penalty amount and that it expects to recover the cost from the manufacturer. There is no material impact on the company's operations.