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Paradeep Phosphates Fined ₹93.59 Crore by Goa Customs Over Urea Classification
Paradeep Phosphates faces a ₹93.59 crore penalty from the Commissioner of Customs, Goa, following the reclassification of seven consignments of Prilled Urea as Fertilizer Grade due to biuret content exceeding 0.80%. The company disputes the classification, citing independent surveyor reports and sampling procedure issues, and says the order will not materially impact operations. Separately, its promoter released a pledge on 4 crore shares after repaying a loan to Tata Capital.
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Customs Penalty Over Urea Classification
Paradeep Phosphates has been fined ₹93.59 crore following an adjudication order by the Commissioner of Customs, Goa. The penalty stems from the reclassification of seven consignments of Prilled Urea. The adjudicating authority determined that the imports did not qualify as Technical Grade Urea because the biuret content exceeded 0.80%. As a result, the goods were classified as Fertilizer Grade Urea, which falls under a prohibited import category without specific permissions.
The order was received by the company on August 20, 2026. Paradeep Phosphates stated it believes it is fully compliant with applicable laws and will pursue legal recourse against the order.
Penalty Breakdown
The total financial liability amounts to ₹93.59 crore, comprising:
Redemption fine: ₹23.26 crore
Penalty under Section 112(a)(i) of the Customs Act: ₹46.52 crore
Penalty under Section 114AA: ₹23.81 crore
The assessable value of the goods is ₹465.23 crore.
Company Response
Paradeep Phosphates disputed the classification, noting that independent surveyors at the load port had reported biuret content within limits. The company argued that post-clearance factory tests used for the decision did not follow prescribed sampling procedures under IS 1781:2022.
The company stated that the order is not expected to have a material operational impact on its ongoing business.
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Paradeep Phosphates faces a fine of ₹93.59 crore following an adjudication order by the Commissioner of Customs, Goa.
The penalty stems from reclassification of seven consignments of Prilled Urea.
Biuret content exceeded 0.80%, so goods did not qualify as Technical Grade Urea.
Goods classified as Fertilizer Grade Urea, prohibited for import without specific permissions.
Order received by the company on August 20, 2026.
Total financial liability: ₹93.59 crore; redemption fine ₹23.26 crore; penalty under Section 112(a)(i) ₹46.52 crore; penalty under Section 114AA ₹23.81 crore; assessable value ₹465.23 crore.
Authority: Commissioner of Customs, Goa.
Company disputed classification; independent surveyors at load port reported biuret content within limits.
Company argued post-clearance factory tests did not follow prescribed sampling procedures under IS 1781:2022.
Paradeep Phosphates stated order not expected to have material operational impact.
Promoter Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited (ZMPPL) released a pledge on 4,00,00,000 equity shares on August 19, 2026.
Release follows repayment of loan taken from Tata Capital Limited.
Disclosure filed with BSE and NSE under Regulation 31(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
ZMPPL holds 52,29,71,970 shares, representing 50.36% of total share capital.
Prior to event, ZMPPL had 6,50,00,000 shares encumbered, accounting for 6.26% of total share capital.
Post-release, 2,50,00,000 shares remain under pledge, constituting 2.41% of total share capital.
Additional line item: 2,48,81,500 shares processed, residual encumbrance of 1,18,500 shares (0.01%).
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ClaimParadeep Phosphates faces a fine of ₹93.59 crore following an adjudication order by the Commissioner of Customs, Goa.
ClaimThe total financial liability is ₹93.59 crore, comprising a redemption fine of ₹23.26 crore, a penalty of ₹46.52 crore under Section 112(a)(i), and a penalty of ₹23.81 crore under Section 114AA, with an assessable value of ₹465.23 crore.
ClaimThe Goa Customs Office has ordered a redemption fine of ₹23.26 crore, a penalty of ₹46.52 crore under Section 112(a)(i) and a penalty of ₹23.81 crore under Section 114AA, aggregating to ₹93.59 crore.
ClaimThe company's stock slipped into the red on Friday, and over the past year the stock has fallen over 34%, down 36.11% from its 52-week high of ₹232.22 per share.
ClaimThe disclosure was filed with the BSE and NSE under Regulation 31(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
ClaimThe document notes a second line item where an additional 2,48,81,500 shares were processed, leaving a residual encumbrance of 1,18,500 shares (0.01%).