Aarti Surfactants ordered to pay ₹17.4 lakh for environmental non-compliance
Aarti Surfactants Limited was ordered by the Pollution Control Committee to pay ₹17.4 lakh for environmental non-compliance. The company confirmed the financial impact is limited to the penalty amount and operations remain unaffected.

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aarti surfactants has been directed to pay ₹17,40,000 as environmental compensation by the Pollution Control Committee, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The order, received on June 15, 2026, penalizes the company for non-compliances with environmental standards based on the "Polluter Pays Principal". The company stated that the financial impact is limited to the compensation amount and there is no material effect on its operations or other activities.
The regulatory action stems from observations made during an inspection of the company's manufacturing facility. The authority identified certain non-compliances and subsequently issued a Show Cause Notice under Section 33-A of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and Section 31-A of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. Aarti Surfactants confirmed it has submitted its reply to the notice and is taking steps to address the observations.
Details of the Order
The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company is currently reviewing the order and preparing to submit further information and supporting documents to the concerned authority.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Pollution Control Committee, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
| Date of Order | June 15, 2026 |
| Penalty Amount | ₹17,40,000 |
| Reason | Non-compliance of environmental standards |
| Relevant Acts | Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 |
The company affirmed that it is taking appropriate steps to avoid future non-compliances and will update the exchanges on any material developments in this matter.
Historical Stock Returns for Aarti Surfactants
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.28% | -1.35% | -0.93% | -4.97% | -28.67% | -72.17% |
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