Supreme Court Orders NHAI to Deposit 50% of Rs. 1,019.02 Crore Award in Case Involving Soma Textiles' Promoter
The Supreme Court has directed NHAI to deposit 50% of an arbitral award totaling Rs. 1,019.02 crore plus interest of Rs. 1,197.72 crore in a case involving Soma Textiles' promoter company Roadways Solutions India Infra Limited. The case relates to the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway Project under a 2021 concession agreement. Soma Textiles clarified it is not a party to the proceedings and expects no direct impact on its operations, with the final hearing scheduled for July 14, 2026.

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Soma textiles & industries has disclosed details of a Supreme Court order dated February 9, 2026, affecting its promoter company Roadways Solutions India Infra Limited in compliance with SEBI listing regulations. The company received information about the order on February 14, 2026, and has made the disclosure in the interest of transparency.
Supreme Court Directions
The Supreme Court of India disposed of Special Leave Petitions filed in the matter involving National Highways Authority of India versus Vadodara Mumbai Expressway PKG 08 Private Limited. The court modified an earlier Delhi High Court order in proceedings under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Authority: | Supreme Court of India |
| Order Date: | February 9, 2026 |
| Case Numbers: | SLP (C) Nos. 622-623 of 2026 and 1567-1568 of 2026 |
| Parties: | NHAI vs. Vadodara Mumbai Expressway PKG-08 Pvt Ltd |
Financial Award Details
The Supreme Court directed the National Highways Authority of India to deposit 50% of the total awarded amount before the Delhi High Court Registry within eight weeks from the order date. The financial implications are substantial for the involved parties.
| Financial Component: | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Award: | 1,019,02,63,440 |
| Interest Component: | 1,197,72,60,596 |
| Total Amount: | As on February 9, 2026 |
| Deposit Required: | 50% of total awarded amount |
Roadways Solutions India Infra Limited has been permitted to withdraw the deposited amount upon furnishing an irrevocable and unconditional bank guarantee to the satisfaction of the Delhi High Court Registrar General.
Project Background
The dispute stems from a Concession Agreement dated June 22, 2021, relating to the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway Project covering Packages VIII and IX. An Arbitral Award was passed on August 1, 2025, in connection with the project, which was subsequently challenged under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, before the Delhi High Court.
The remaining 50% of the awarded amount will be received only after the final hearing before the Delhi High Court scheduled for July 14, 2026. The current order is interim in nature, and the final outcome depends on the High Court proceedings.
Impact on Soma Textiles
Soma Textiles & Industries Ltd. has clarified its position regarding the Supreme Court order and its potential impact on company operations.
| Aspect: | Status |
|---|---|
| Party to Proceedings: | No |
| Direct Financial Impact: | None expected |
| Operational Impact: | None expected |
| Material Impact: | No direct material impact |
The company emphasized that based on currently available information, the Supreme Court order does not have any direct material impact on its financial or operational activities. This disclosure has been made purely for transparency and regulatory compliance purposes under SEBI listing obligations.

































