Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Limited, a subsidiary of Vishal Mega Mart Limited, has been issued a ₹4,00,000 penalty by the Adjudicating Officer, Food Safety-cum-Additional District Magistrate, Rayagada. The order follows an inspection conducted on May 19, 2025, at the subsidiary’s store in Rayagada. The company has clarified that the penalty will not have a material impact on its overall business operations and is currently evaluating the next steps regarding the order.
Details of the Regulatory Order
On April 20, 2026, Vishal Mega Mart Limited was notified that its subsidiary, Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Limited, received an order from the local food safety authority in Rayagada. The order imposes a financial penalty of ₹4,00,000 on the subsidiary for alleged violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Background of the Inspection
The penalty arises from an inspection of the subsidiary’s Rayagada retail store conducted by the Food Safety Officer on May 19, 2025. Following this inspection, a complaint was filed by the Food Safety Officer before the Adjudicating Officer, leading to the current order and the associated penalty.
Financial and Operational Impact
The company has assessed the implications of this order and maintains that it does not represent a material impact on the firm’s broader operations or financial health. The financial liability is limited to the ₹4,00,000 penalty amount. At this stage, the subsidiary is actively reviewing the details of the order and evaluating potential next steps, including further legal or administrative options.
Source: BSE
