Tata Steel's Sukinda litigation continues; interim protection extended to Feb 2, 2026
Tata Steel's Sukinda Chromite Block litigations continue. The Company secured an extension of interim protection until February 2, 2026, for two writ petitions. These petitions challenge demand letters totaling ₹1902.73 crore and ₹2410.90 crore related to mineral dispatch shortfalls.
The litigations involve significant financial demands (₹1902.73 crore and ₹2410.90 crore), which could impact the company's financial health if the outcome is unfavorable. The extension of protection provides temporary relief but the underlying issue persists.
The company has secured an extension of interim protection, which is a neutral development as the litigation is ongoing and the final outcome is uncertain. While it prevents immediate coercive action, the substantial financial demands remain.
Tata Steel Limited has provided an update on two material litigations concerning its Sukinda Chromite Block. The first, Writ Petition (Civil) No. 22431 of 2025, relates to a Demand Letter dated July 3, 2025, from the Office of Deputy Director of Mines, Jajpur, demanding ₹1902.73 crore for revised assessment of mineral dispatch shortfall. The Company filed a writ petition on August 8, 2025, seeking to quash this demand. The Hon'ble High Court of Orissa at Cuttack granted interim protection, restraining coercive action, which has been extended multiple times and was valid until January 29, 2026.
The second, Writ Petition (Civil) No. 31035 of 2025, pertains to another Demand Letter dated October 3, 2025, demanding ₹2410.90 crore for alleged shortfall in chrome ore dispatch for the fifth year. The Company filed its writ petition on October 29, 2025. Similar to the first case, interim protection was granted on November 21, 2025, and extended until January 29, 2026.
Today, January 29, 2026, the Hon'ble High Court heard both petitions and has further extended the interim protection for both matters until the next hearing scheduled for February 2, 2026. This disclosure is made in compliance with SEBI regulations.
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