KIOCL Limited has informed the Exchange about Exit from EoU Status
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KIOCL Limited has received a Final Exit Order dated August 7, 2025 from the Development Commissioner, Cochin Special Economic Zone, approving its exit from the 100% Export Oriented Unit (EOU) Scheme. The original Letter of Permission from 1982 and the Green Card have been cancelled with effect from the order date. The exit is subject to conditions under Para 6.17 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, including payment of applicable customs/excise duties and execution of a legal undertaking. Notably, there are 4 cases of confirmed demands totaling Rs. 36.95 Crore pending in various appellate fora against the company, though no fresh penal action is contemplated. KIOCL has executed a legal undertaking to cover any future penalties and will now need to comply with Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) regulations if it continues operations at its Mangaluru unit.
This is largely an administrative restructuring with limited direct impact on shareholders — the company is transitioning from tax-incentivized EOU status to a regular domestic unit, while keeping its Rs. 36.95 Crore pending appellate cases as a contingent liability. Investors should monitor how ongoing operations and tax obligations evolve post-exit.