Diageo India has addressed a regulatory matter concerning inadvertent operational lapses related to Track-and-Trace QR codes at its Chandigarh Depot. A compounding application was filed, and a compounding order was issued on October 16, 2025, resulting in a fee of INR 10,00,000. The fee has been paid, and the company is implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Chandigarh Depot Compliance Issue
Diageo India encountered a regulatory issue related to operational oversights in affixing Track-and-Trace QR codes at its Chandigarh Depot. This issue led to an order dated October 15, 2025.
Compounding Order and Resolution
To address the matter, Diageo India promptly submitted a compounding application. Subsequently, a compounding order was issued on October 16, 2025, which stipulated a compounding fee of INR 10,00,000. The company has fully paid this fee.
Corrective Actions and Future Prevention
Diageo India is undertaking measures to assess the root cause of the identified operational lapses and implement appropriate corrective actions to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future. The company is reinforcing compliance protocols to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Source: BSE
