Century Enka Faces ₹3.6 Million Compensation Order from Gujarat Pollution Control Board for Environmental Lapses

Century Enka Ltd has been ordered by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) to pay a compensation of ₹3.6 million for alleged environmental compliance violations at its Gujarat-based plants. The regulatory action highlights the increasing focus on industrial emissions and waste management in the state's manufacturing industry.

 

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Leadership Insights:

A Century Enka spokesperson remarked,

"We are dedicated to environmental responsibility and will cooperate with authorities to resolve the issues raised in the compensation order."

 

Outlook:

Century Enka is looking at speedy resolution and increased compliance, as industrial units across the region expect closer regulatory scrutiny in the future.

 

Source: Gujarat Pollution Control Board order, company statement, April 18, 2025.