NCLT Hearing - Update

Mercantile Ports & Logistics Ltd

09 October 2026

 

Mercantile Ports & Logistics Limited

("MPL" or the "Company")

MPL Files Final Written Submissions in Karanja Port Proceedings

Mercantile Ports & Logistics Limited  (AIM: MPL) confirms that its final written submissions have been filed with the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, following the conclusion of oral arguments on 24 September 2026.

On 8 October 2026 NCLT recorded that written submissions have been tendered by the parties and the matter is now reserved for order.

Pavan Bakhshi, Managing Director of MPL, said:

“Our submissions make it clear that we were never given an unhindered opportunity to repay the outstanding debt. We have never sought a write-of - we have consistently sought to pay the lenders in full.

We have also placed before the Tribunal evidence supporting our case that Prudent ARC colluded with the lenders to prevent our OTS from being completed and to transfer the asset to a predefined party. In our view, this has destroyed the sanctity and credibility of the entire process.

Our final submissions are now complete and we await the Tribunal’s decision. We remain prepared to pursue this matter through every available legal forum to protect Karanja and the interest of shareholders. ”

MPL will provide a further update when the NCLT delivers its final judgement.

Enquiries:

MPL	c/o Cavendish [phone]
Cavendish (Nomad and Broker)	Stephen Keys [phone]

 

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