Bayer CropScience Limited Receives Rs. 11.87 Million GST Penalty Order from Ahmedabad Authority

Bayer CropScience Limited has received a penalty order of Rs. 11.87 million from the Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Central GST, Division-IV (Narol), Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company disclosed this development on March 27, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

GST Penalty Details

The penalty order relates to GST on outward supply pertaining to Financial Year 2019-20. The company received the order on March 26, 2026, from the Assistant Commissioner's office in Ahmedabad.

Parameter:	Details
Penalty Amount:	Rs. 11.87 Million
Authority:	Assistant Commissioner, Central GST, Division-IV (Narol), Ahmedabad
Order Date Received:	March 26, 2026
Related Period:	Financial Year 2019-20
Nature of Issue:	GST on Outward Supply

Company's Response and Next Steps

Bayer CropScience Limited has indicated that the order is currently appealable. The company stated that it will make an assessment to exercise its right to appeal against the penalty order. This suggests the company may challenge the penalty through appropriate legal channels.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made in compliance with SEBI regulations, specifically under Regulation 30 of the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The company also referenced SEBI Circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P-CIR//2023/123 dated July 13, 2023, in providing the required details.

Financial Impact

The penalty of Rs. 11.87 million represents a quantifiable financial impact on the company. However, given that the order is appealable and the company is considering its options, the final financial impact may depend on the outcome of any potential appeal proceedings.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+0.11%	+0.46%	-4.69%	-9.60%	-7.47%	-9.53%

Bayer crop science Limited has received an ESG rating of 67.1 from SES ESG Research Private Limited, as disclosed to BSE Limited on March 20, 2026. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations and the SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026.

ESG Rating Details

The rating assessment was conducted by SES ESG Research Private Limited based on comprehensive evaluation of the company's public disclosures. The evaluation covered Environmental, Social and Governance parameters at the standalone level, supplemented by other information available in the public domain.

Parameter	Details
ESG Rating	67.1
Rating Agency	SES ESG Research Private Limited
Assessment Basis	Public disclosures and publicly available information
Evaluation Level	Standalone company level

Independent Assessment Process

Bayer CropScience Limited emphasized that the company did not engage SES ESG Research Private Limited for obtaining this ESG rating. The rating agency independently prepared the assessment report using data available in the public domain, ensuring an unbiased evaluation of the company's ESG performance.

Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations, read with SEBI Master Circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The company has also made this information available on its official website at www.bayer.com for public access.

The communication was signed by Bharati Shetty, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, confirming the company's commitment to transparent disclosure practices and regulatory compliance.