Maruti Suzuki India Limited provided a regulatory update regarding the appeal against the Competition Commission of India (CCI) order, which has been pending before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). Following multiple adjournments detailed since November 2021, arguments continued on March 25, 2026. The matter has now been adjourned again, with the next hearing scheduled for April 24, 2026, for continuation of arguments.
Chronology of Appeal Proceedings
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has formally informed the stock exchanges regarding the ongoing litigation concerning the order passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) dated 23rd August 2021. The appeal against this order has been continuously listed, adjourned, and re-listed before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) since the interim stay was granted in November 2021.
The company detailed a comprehensive history of disclosures noting all previous hearing dates and adjournments. This series of events spans from the initial disclosure on 23rd November 2021 through to the most recent scheduled listing on 25th March 2026. Key procedural updates included:
- Commencement of arguments began on 2nd February 2024.
- Numerous subsequent dates were set for the continuation of arguments and administrative necessities, extending through February 2026.
- The matter was listed for hearing on 27th February 2026, which resulted in an adjournment to 25th March 2026.
Current Status of Hearing
MSIL confirms that the matter was taken up for hearing today, 25th March 2026, where the arguments continued. As a result of the proceedings, the NCLAT has adjourned the matter once more to allow for further arguments to be heard. The next date scheduled for the continuation of arguments is 24th April 2026.
The company requests that stakeholders kindly take note of this procedural update in the long-standing case.
Source: BSE
