Bihar Sponge Iron Receives IBC Demand Notice for Alleged Unpaid Operational Debt of ₹1,97,94,250
Bihar Sponge Iron Limited received a Demand Notice in Form-3 dated 30th April, 2026 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, from M/s Gohil Enterprises Private Limited, claiming an alleged unpaid operational debt of ₹1,97,94,250. The company disclosed this development to BSE Limited on 5th May, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Bihar Sponge Iron has stated the matter is under review and that legal steps are being initiated, while clarifying it has not acknowledged or admitted the claim, nor recognized any liability in respect thereof.

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Bihar Sponge Iron Limited has disclosed, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, that it received an email on 4th May, 2026 containing a Demand Notice in Form-3 dated 30th April, 2026 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The notice was issued by M/s Gohil Enterprises Private Limited in respect of an alleged unpaid operational debt. The disclosure was filed with BSE Limited on 5th May, 2026.
Details of the Demand Notice
The key details of the demand notice received by Bihar Sponge Iron are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Notice Type: | Demand Notice in Form-3 |
| Notice Date: | 30th April, 2026 |
| Email Received On: | 4th May, 2026 |
| Issued By: | M/s Gohil Enterprises Private Limited |
| Nature of Claim: | Alleged unpaid operational debt |
| Amount Claimed: | ₹1,97,94,250 (Rupees One Crore Ninety Seven Lakhs Ninety Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Rupees Only) |
| Applicable Law: | The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 |
Company's Position
Bihar Sponge Iron has stated that the aforesaid matter is currently under review and that the company is in the process of taking legal steps in this regard. The company has explicitly clarified that it has neither acknowledged nor admitted the said claim and has not recognized any liability in respect thereof.
The disclosure to BSE Limited was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, given the materiality of the amount involved. The company further noted that this intimation is being made purely for disclosure purposes and should not be construed as acceptance of liability.
The disclosure was signed by Vimal Prasad Gupta, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Bihar Sponge Iron, on 5th May, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Bihar Sponge Iron
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.34% | +0.68% | +23.12% | +19.61% | +23.53% | +204.35% |
If Bihar Sponge Iron fails to repay or dispute the claim within the 10-day IBC window, what likelihood exists that M/s Gohil Enterprises will escalate to filing an insolvency petition before the NCLT?
How might this demand notice, combined with any existing financial stress at Bihar Sponge Iron, impact the company's credit profile and ability to secure future working capital financing?
What legal defenses or counter-claims could Bihar Sponge Iron potentially raise to dispute the alleged operational debt of ₹1.97 crore?


































