HeidelbergCement India Limited has received a significant GST demand order from tax authorities, requiring the company to pay over ₹3.58 crore in total dues including penalties and interest. The cement manufacturer disclosed this development to stock exchanges as part of its regulatory compliance obligations.

GST Authority Order Details

The Commissioner (Appeals), CGST and Central Excise, Bhopal issued the order numbered BHO-GST(C)-001-APP-169-25-26 on February 13, 2026. The company received this order on the same day at 6:49 PM. The order was passed under Section 73 of CGST Act, 2017, read with corresponding provisions of MPGST Act, 2017 and IGST Act, 2017 and Rules made thereunder.

Financial Impact Breakdown

The GST order comprises multiple components that significantly impact the company's immediate financial obligations:

Company's Response and Impact Assessment

HeidelbergCement India has indicated that the GST order will not have any material impact on the company's financials or operational activities. The management is currently reviewing the order and considering all available legal options to contest the demand.

The company has emphasized that it plans to challenge the order through appropriate legal channels. This approach suggests that the management believes there are grounds to dispute the GST authority's findings and the resulting financial demands.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 read with Clause 20 of Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has also published this information on its corporate website to ensure transparency with all stakeholders.

This development represents a significant regulatory matter for HeidelbergCement India, though the company maintains confidence in its position and ability to manage the situation without material business impact.

Heidelberg Cement India Limited has secured two major limestone mining leases in Madhya Pradesh, significantly expanding its raw material reserves. The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Government of Madhya Pradesh, declared the company as the preferred bidder for both mining blocks on consecutive days in January 2026.

Mining Lease Details

The company has been awarded preferred bidder status for two substantial limestone blocks, each covering 350 hectares and containing significant reserves of cement-graded limestone.

Geographic Coverage

The Khajuri Deora Limestone Block spans multiple villages across two districts in Madhya Pradesh. The block covers Villages Khaira, Belaha, Tamara, and Padiya in Taluka Huzur, District Rewa, along with Villages Kishoura Paipkhara and Padiya in Taluka Rampur Baghelan, District Satna.

The Kuria-Sivpur Limestone Block is located entirely within District Satna, covering Villages Chhinda, Barha, Bachwai, Bamhaur, Khamhariya Khurd, and Harduwa Majhol in Taluka Nagod.

Strategic Significance

The acquisition of these mining leases represents a substantial addition to HeidelbergCement India's raw material base. The combined reserves of 167.12 million tonnes of cement-graded limestone across 700 hectares will support the company's cement manufacturing operations. The Kuria-Sivpur block, with 105.35 million tonnes, represents the larger of the two reserves, while the Khajuri Deora block contributes 61.77 million tonnes.

Regulatory Compliance

The company disclosed this development under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The information has been made available on the company's website at www.mycemco.com , ensuring transparency with stakeholders and regulatory compliance.