Prism Johnson bank guarantee of ₹10 Lakhs forfeited by MPCB
Prism Johnson Limited reported that the Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has forfeited a bank guarantee of ₹10 Lakhs due to alleged non-compliance with consent conditions at its Runwal Thane captive RMC Plant. The company received a communication from Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited on July 17, 2026, regarding the MPCB's direction to the bank to encash the guarantee. This financial penalty follows a site visit conducted by the authority, though the company stated it has not received any direct communication from the MPCB concerning the alleged violations.

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Prism Johnson Limited reported that the Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has forfeited a bank guarantee of ₹10 Lakhs due to alleged non-compliance with consent conditions at its Runwal Thane captive RMC Plant. The company received a communication from Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited on July 17, 2026, regarding the MPCB's direction to the bank to encash the guarantee. This financial penalty follows a site visit conducted by the authority, though the company stated it has not received any direct communication from the MPCB concerning the alleged violations.
The company disclosed that the immediate financial impact is limited to the encashment value of the bank guarantee. Management further stated that there is no material impact on the business operations or any other activities of the company resulting from this forfeiture. The intimation was submitted to the exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Details of the Regulatory Action
The following table outlines the specific details regarding the invocation of the bank guarantee as provided in the regulatory filing:
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Details / Disclosures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name of the Authority | Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board (MPCB) |
| 2 | Nature and details of the action(s) taken | MPCB's direction to the Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited for forfeiture of Bank Guarantee amounting to ₹10 Lakhs submitted by the Company as part of its consent conditions. The Company has not received any communication from the Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board for such alleged non-compliance of consent conditions. |
| 3 | Date of receipt of direction or order | Communication received from Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited on July 17, 2026. |
| 4 | Details of the violation(s) / contravention(s) committed | MPCB has forfeited the Bank Guarantee of ₹10 Lakhs citing alleged non-compliances of consent conditions observed during a site visit conducted at Runwal Thane captive RMC Plant of the Company. |
| 5 | Impact on financial, operation or other activities | The immediate financial impact is limited to the encashment value of Bank Guarantee of ₹10 Lakhs. There is no material impact on the business operations or any other activities of the Company due to the aforesaid Bank Guarantee invocation / forfeiture. |
Historical Stock Returns for Prism Johnson
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.05% | -1.88% | -8.88% | -14.84% | -32.76% | -21.14% |
Does the forfeiture of the bank guarantee indicate a shift toward stricter enforcement of environmental compliance in Maharashtra's construction sector?
Could this regulatory action trigger similar reviews or penalties for Prism Johnson's other manufacturing facilities?
How might the company address the alleged non-compliances without direct communication from the MPCB to prevent further penalties?































