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MSTC Ltd. has received an income tax demand of ₹105.55 crore, including ₹42.45 crore in interest, for the assessment year 2019-20. The company plans to appeal against the notice and states that it will not impact its financials. MSTC Ltd. share price fell 4.11%, closing at ₹434.
MSTC Ltd., a government-owned e-commerce and trading service provider, has received a ₹105.55 crore demand order from the Income Tax Department under Section 156 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The demand pertains to the assessment year 2019-20 and includes ₹42.45 crore in interest. The company has announced that it will contest the order before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)], Kolkata. Despite the notice, MSTC Ltd. asserts that it will not affect its operational or financial stability.
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Total Demand Amount: ₹105.55 crore, including tax and interest.
Interest Component: ₹42.45 crore.
Assessment Year: 2019-20.
Legal Action: MSTC Ltd. will challenge the demand before CIT(A), Kolkata.
Financial Impact: No material effect on financial or operational activities.
Stock Market Reaction: MSTC Ltd. share price declined 4.11%, closing at ₹434 on the BSE.
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MSTC Ltd. recently reported a 506.04% year-on-year (YoY) rise in net profit for Q3FY25, posting a profit of ₹250.9 crore compared to ₹41.4 crore in the same quarter last year. The exceptional gain of ₹275.5 crore in Q3FY25 significantly boosted the company’s financials, offsetting previous losses.
Additionally, MSTC’s revenue from operations increased 12.8% YoY to ₹81.1 crore from ₹71.9 crore in Q3FY24. The company’s EBITDA surged 18.5% to ₹48.7 crore, with margins expanding to 60.1% from 57.2%. Despite the tax demand, MSTC Ltd. remains financially strong, ensuring minimal disruption to business activities.
Component | Amount (₹ Crore) |
Tax Liability | 63.10 |
Interest | 42.45 |
Total Demand | 105.55 |
MSTC Ltd. remains committed to challenging the income tax demand while maintaining its financial growth trajectory. The company’s strong quarterly performance reassures investors that the demand will not impact its stability. Market participants will closely track legal developments and MSTC Ltd. share price in response to ongoing proceedings.
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