High Court sets aside KSPCB closure order; plant operations continue

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AI summary

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board had issued a closure direction on the Ugar Khurd plant. Following a High Court direction on Sept 7, KSPCB officials revisited the site. On Sept 11, 2026, the High Court set aside the KSPCB closure order and asked the board to conduct a fresh inspection during crushing season, with power to issue new directions if non-compliance is found. The Ugar Khurd plant continues to remain fully operational. The formal court order document is awaited.

Likely market impact

Positive for shareholders; plant stays fully operational, regulatory closure risk removed though a fresh inspection during crushing season is still pending.