Arbitration loss: Court upholds Grasim award, Jayshree Chemicals faces about Rs 31 Cr liability

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Jayshree Chemicals lost its petition challenging an Arbitral Award in a dispute with Grasim Industries over a 2014 Business Transfer Agreement for its Caustic Soda Plant in Odisha. The Commercial Court, Bhubaneswar dismissed the petition on 3 August 2026 and upheld the award. The company is now liable to pay Rs 2.11 Cr reimbursement with 9 percent annual interest, Rs 28.70 Cr in remediation costs, and Rs 25 lakh in arbitration costs. Total exposure about Rs 31 Cr plus interest. The company plans to explore further legal options to challenge the order.

Likely market impact

Negative outcome. About Rs 31 Cr liability plus interest will pressure financials. Company plans to appeal in higher forums.