Route Mobile Discloses EPFO Penalty Orders on Subsidiary Send Clean Private Limited
Route Mobile Limited disclosed EPFO penalty orders on its wholly owned subsidiary Send Clean Private Limited for alleged PF defaults from the pre-acquisition period before September 2016. Both orders have been stayed by CGIT and the company expects no material adverse financial impact. The disclosure was made under SEBI regulations with a delay due to internal assessment requirements.

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Route Mobile Limited has informed stock exchanges about penalty orders imposed by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on its wholly owned subsidiary Send Clean Private Limited. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
EPFO Penalty Orders Details
The EPFO has passed orders against Send Clean Private Limited relating to alleged provident fund defaults. However, the company has clarified that these defaults pertain to the period prior to Route Mobile's acquisition of Send Clean Private Limited in September 2016 and relate to the erstwhile employer or previous owner.
Legal Status and Appeals
Both penalty orders have been stayed by the Central Government Industrial Tribunal (CGIT) through orders dated March 26, 2026. The appeal numbers are CGIT-1/EPFA/17/2026 and CGIT-1/EPFA/10/2026.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Penalty Authority: | Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) |
| Affected Entity: | Send Clean Private Limited (wholly owned subsidiary) |
| Period of Alleged Defaults: | Prior to September 2016 acquisition |
| Stay Orders Date: | March 26, 2026 |
| Appeal Numbers: | CGIT-1/EPFA/17/2026 & CGIT-1/EPFA/10/2026 |
Financial Impact Assessment
Route Mobile has stated that no financial provision has been made for these penalty orders. The company does not expect any material adverse financial impact from these matters, given that the orders have been stayed and relate to pre-acquisition defaults by the previous owner.
Disclosure Timeline
The company acknowledged that the intimation was filed with a delay, explaining that the orders were initially received at the subsidiary level and required time for internal escalation and assessment of disclosure obligations. The disclosure was made on April 28, 2026, in the interest of transparency and investor awareness.
Route Mobile has committed to keeping the stock exchanges informed of any further material developments in these matters. The company's shares are listed on BSE (Scrip Code: 543228) and NSE (Symbol: ROUTE).
Historical Stock Returns for Route Mobile
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.19% | +4.37% | +20.50% | -27.03% | -45.68% | -67.20% |
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