Vishal Mega Mart Subsidiary Penalized ₹2 Lakh by Court for Food Safety Violation
Vishal Mega Mart's subsidiary, Airplaza Retail Holdings, has been fined ₹2 Lakh by the Additional District Magistrate, Rampur. The penalty is due to a food safety violation concerning 'Turmeric Powder' found at a Rampur store. The subsidiary will recover the amount from the manufacturer.
The company has indicated that the financial impact is limited to the penalty amount and there is no material impact on operations, as they intend to recover the penalty from the manufacturer.
The company's subsidiary has been penalized by a court for a food safety violation, which is a negative development.
Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Limited, a subsidiary of Vishal Mega Mart Limited, has received an order from the Court of Additional District Magistrate, Rampur, imposing a penalty of ₹2,00,000 (Rupees Two Lakh Only).
The penalty stems from a food safety violation identified on April 03, 2025, when a Food Safety Officer inspected the subsidiary's store in Rampur. A sample of 'Turmeric Powder' collected during the inspection was found to be non-conforming with the relevant provisions of the law.
Subsequently, a complaint was filed, leading to the imposition of a penalty of ₹80,000 on the Store Manager and ₹1,20,000 on the subsidiary. The company stated that the financial impact is limited to the penalty amount and there is no material impact on operations, as the product was third-party manufactured and the penalty will be recovered from the manufacturer. The subsidiary is reviewing the order and evaluating next steps. The order was received on May 05, 2026.
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