Kalpataru Projects Faces UAE Penalties and Tax Assessment Challenges
Kalpataru Projects International faces regulatory challenges including UAE penalties of AED 758,950 for NAFIS program violations, a Brazilian loan guarantee payment of BRL 85.14 million, and an Indian tax assessment demand of INR 1.80 crores for assessment year 2023-24.

*this image is generated using AI for illustrative purposes only.
Kalpataru Projects International Limited has disclosed multiple regulatory challenges through a comprehensive filing dated February 27, 2026, revealing penalties from UAE authorities and tax assessment issues from Indian authorities.
UAE NAFIS Program Violations
The company received intimations from its UAE branch offices regarding penalties imposed by local authorities for violations related to the National In-Country Value Program (NAFIS) pertaining to Emiratization regulations compliance.
| Authority: | Penalty Amount | Nature of Violation |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Labour Court: | AED 300,000 (~INR 74.33 lakhs) | NAFIS compliance violations |
| Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization: | AED 458,950 (~INR 1.14 crores) | Recovery of disbursed NAFIS amounts |
| Total UAE Penalties: | AED 758,950 (~INR 1.88 crores) | Combined violations |
The orders were received on February 26 and 27, 2026, respectively. The company stated that these penalties do not have any significant impact on its operations.
Brazilian Subsidiary Loan Guarantee
Kalpataru Projects remitted BRL 85.14 million to Banco HSBC S.A., Brazil, following an early prepayment request for a loan from Fasttel Engenharia S.A., its step-down wholly owned subsidiary. The company had provided corporate guarantees aggregating to BRL 91.56 million for Fasttel's loan, issued on January 31, 2025, and October 8, 2025.
Income Tax Assessment Order
The Income Tax Department issued an Assessment Order under Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, for assessment year 2023-24. The Assessing Officer made certain additions and disallowances while initiating penalty proceedings.
| Assessment Details: | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tax Demand: | INR 1.80 crores |
| Interest Component: | INR 17.07 lakhs |
| Assessment Year: | 2023-24 |
Company's Response Strategy
Kalpataru Projects maintains confidence in defending these matters before appellate authorities. The company plans to file appeals against the tax assessment order within prescribed timelines and believes these issues will not significantly impact its financial position or operations.
The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ensuring transparency with stakeholders regarding these regulatory developments.
Historical Stock Returns for Kalpataru Projects International
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.26% | -4.04% | -0.80% | -15.90% | +27.02% | +174.95% |


































