Just Dial faces ₹10 lakh penalty over ammonium nitrate listings

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Blacklitt Research29 October 20262 min read

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Just Dial (NSE: JUSTDIAL) has received an order imposing a ₹10 lakh penalty from the Central Consumer Protection Authority, which alleges violations linked to ammonium nitrate listings on its online platform, it said in a filing on 29 Oct 2026. The order is dated 28 Oct 2026 and is made under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and the company says it has discontinued such listing and hosting and is reviewing the order.

What the order alleges and calls for

The order alleges violations in relation to online listing and hosting of ammonium nitrate, which is described as a regulated and hazardous substance, on the company's online platform. It imposes a penalty of ₹10 lakh under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

The order calls for immediate discontinuation of listing or hosting of ammonium nitrate, or of any other substance classified as an explosive under the Explosives Act, 1884, or otherwise under any applicable law, on the platform.

The company's response so far

The company says it has discontinued such listing and hosting on its platform and is currently reviewing the order. It describes the financial impact as being to the extent of the amount involved in the order.

What the order means for Just Dial's shareholders

For shareholders, the figure the filing gives is the ₹10 lakh penalty, and the company says there is no impact on its operations or other activities. The filing does not say whether the company will appeal, when the penalty is payable or what the review may lead to.

At a glance

Item	Detail
Penalty	₹10 lakh
Order date	28 Oct 2026
Issuing authority	Central Consumer Protection Authority
Law cited	Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Substance named	Ammonium Nitrate
Company action	Listing and hosting discontinued; order under review

Reference: Original filing (PDF)

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