Andhra Paper fined ₹21.02 Crore by APPCB for environmental norm breach
Andhra Paper Limited was ordered by the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) to pay an Environmental Compensation of ₹21.02 Crore. The APPCB cited alleged breach of consent conditions and directions. The company received the order on September 7, 2026, and is currently reviewing it to take appropriate legal steps.
The fine of ₹21.02 Crore is a significant amount for the company, impacting its financials and operations, though it is not a complete shutdown or a very large percentage of its revenue.
The company has been fined by a regulatory authority, which is a negative development.
Andhra Paper Limited has been levied an Environmental Compensation of ₹21,01,80,000 (Rupees Twenty-One Crores One Lakh Eighty Thousand only) by the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB). The APPCB issued this order on September 5, 2026, alleging a breach of consent conditions and directions. The company received the order via email on September 7, 2026. This constitutes a material event as per SEBI LODR Regulations. Andhra Paper is currently examining the order and its basis. The company stated it will take appropriate steps, including responding to the order and pursuing necessary remedial and legal measures to protect its interests. The company affirmed its commitment to complying with environmental laws and regulatory requirements and continues to engage with regulatory authorities on environmental and operational matters.
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ANDHRA PAPER LIMITED filed this with the NSE as a statutory disclosure, categorised under regulatory impact. It is a primary document, not a recommendation, and the desk marks it medium impact: worth reading, rarely worth acting on by itself.
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