Diageo India has received an order from the Excise Commissioner, Punjab, related to an inadvertent operational lapse in printing of T&T barcodes. The company has been levied a compounding penalty of INR 0.40 Cr. This penalty must be paid within 30 days of the order’s issue. The company does not anticipate any impact on its operations or other activities.
Excise Order Details
Diageo India has received an order from the Excise Commissioner of Punjab dated December 19, 2025. The order relates to an inadvertent and operational lapse regarding the printing of T&T barcodes.
Compounding Penalty
The order includes a compounding penalty of INR 0.40 Cr. The company filed a compounding application on December 11, 2025, and the order requires payment within 30 days of its issuance.
Impact Assessment
Diageo India anticipates that the financial impact will be limited to the penalty amount of INR 0.40 Cr. According to the announcement, there will be no significant impact on the company’s operations or other activities.
Source: BSE
