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Dabur India faces a ₹320.6 crore IGST demand confirmed by the CGST Commissionerate. The financial impact, excluding penalties, will depend on the final tax liability and interest.
Dabur India Ltd, a leading FMCG company, has received an official demand of ₹320.6 crore in Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) from the Additional Commissioner of CGST Commissionerate, Chandigarh. The demand pertains to tax compliance irregularities identified by the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) and includes applicable interest. The order was issued on 25 November 2024, confirming the demand under relevant sections of the IGST, CGST, and State GST Acts.
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Total Demand: ₹320.6 crore in IGST, excluding penalties.
Interest Included: Financial liability includes applicable interest on the amount.
Penalty Dropped: No penalties were imposed, as indicated in the final order.
Business Continuity: The order does not impact Dabur’s operations or business activities.
The ₹320.6 crore demand follows an ongoing review of Dabur’s tax compliance by the DGGI. A prior notice in October 2023 had included penalties, which were dropped in the final order. Dabur has stated that it is assessing the order and considering legal options.
Aspect | Details |
Total IGST Demand | ₹320.6 crore |
Interest Applicable | Yes |
Penalty Imposed | No |
Impact on Operations | None |
Legal Actions Considered | Yes |
Dabur clarified that the order will not affect its operations or business activities. The financial impact will be limited to the confirmed tax liability and associated interest. The company is currently exploring legal remedies under applicable laws to address the matter.
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The confirmed IGST demand may draw attention from investors, potentially influencing the Dabur share price in the near term. As the company takes steps to mitigate the financial impact, the market will closely monitor any further developments.
Dabur India’s receipt of a ₹320.6 crore IGST demand highlights the importance of tax compliance. With penalties dropped and legal options under review, the financial impact will depend on the final resolution of the case, potentially affecting the Dabur share price in the short term.
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