Cummins India Limited has provided an update on a labor dispute concerning the retirement age of certain workmen. The Industrial Court, Pune, had previously upheld a modification to standing orders increasing the retirement age from 58 to 60 years. Cummins India challenged these orders before the Bombay High Court, which has now granted an interim stay on the operation of the impugned orders until the next hearing. Consequently, the previously operative orders remain suspended, with no immediate financial impact.
Labour Dispute Update: Retirement Age
Cummins India Limited has issued an update regarding a labour dispute that was previously being adjudicated before the Industrial Court, Pune. This dispute involved the Kirloskar Cummins Employees’ Union and concerned the applicable retirement age for specific categories of workmen. The Company had been contesting the proposed modification to its certified standing orders, which aimed to increase the retirement age from the Company’s contention of 58 years to 60 years.
Court Proceedings and Interim Stay
Following various stages of adjudication before the Assistant Labour Commissioner and the Industrial Court, the proposed modification to the certified standing orders, increasing the retirement age to 60 years, was upheld. In response, Cummins India has filed a writ petition before the Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay (Bombay HC). The Bombay HC, through its order dated June 9, 2026, which was received by the Company on June 11, 2026, has granted an interim stay. This stay halts the operation and implementation of the impugned orders until the next hearing date.
Current Status and Financial Impact
As a result of the interim stay, the impugned orders continue to be inoperative. The Company has confirmed that there is no material financial impact on Cummins India at this current stage. The legal position prevailing at the time of the Company’s earlier disclosure on August 14, 2023, remains unchanged.
Ongoing Adjudication
The writ petition is currently pending adjudication before the Hon’ble High Court, and its decision on merits is awaited. Cummins India Limited commits to keeping the stock exchanges informed of any further material developments in this matter as they occur.
Disclosure Compliance
The details of this update are provided in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, read with the SEBI Master Circular – LODR.
Source: BSE
