United Breweries (UBL) announced the receipt of a direction from the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) on March 5, 2026. The company’s Sahjahanpur Brewery has been ordered to deposit ₹36,49,000 as Environmental Compensation based on the Polluter Pays Principle. UBL states it is reviewing the notice but does not currently anticipate any material impact on its overall operations or financial standing.
Regulatory Direction Received by UBL
United Breweries Limited (UBL) has officially informed the stock exchanges that it has received a formal direction from the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (‘RSPCB’). This notification was made in compliance with the mandated disclosure regulations as of March 6, 2026.
Details of the Compensation Order
The action taken relates to the Company’s Brewery situated in Sahjahanpur, Rajasthan. The RSPCB has directed the facility to deposit an Environmental Compensation amount totaling ₹36,49,000/- (Rupees Thirty-Six Lakh Forty-Nine Thousand Only). This compensation is mandated based on the application of the Polluter Pays Principle and must be deposited at the RSPCB’s Regional office in Kotputli-Behror.
Alleged Violations and Timeline
- Date of Order Receipt: March 05, 2026.
- Allegations: It has been alleged that the Sahjahanpur Brewery violated provisions of both the Water Act and the Air Act.
Anticipated Impact and Next Steps
Regarding the financial consequences, the Company expects that any financial impact resulting from this direction will be limited to the amount specified in the received notice. Furthermore, UBL confirmed that it does not anticipate any material impact on its broader operations or other business activities due to this specific direction.
The Company is currently undertaking a review of the Notice and affirms its commitment to continue working on the highest standards across all its facilities.
Source: BSE
