Dabur India's Appeal Dismissed in ₹23 Crore Tax Demand Case; Further Appeal Planned
Dabur India's appeal against a ₹23.07 crore tax demand and penalty has been dismissed by the Commissioner of Appeals, CGST, Meerut. The company plans to file a further appeal with the Tribunal. Dabur expects no significant financial impact or operational disruption.
While the company states the financial implication is unlikely to be significant, a dismissed appeal on a substantial tax demand and penalty indicates a potential financial risk that warrants a medium impact assessment pending further legal outcomes.
The company's appeal has been dismissed, which is a negative development in the tax dispute.
Dabur India Limited has received an order from the Commissioner of Appeals, CGST, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, dismissing the company's appeal concerning a tax demand of ₹23,06,67,809/- along with an equal penalty and applicable interest. This demand pertains to the valuation of products for the financial years 2017-18 to 2022-23.
The company had previously filed an appeal with the Commissioner of Appeals following an order passed by the Joint Commissioner, CGST, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
Dabur India Limited stated that it will pursue further legal recourse by filing an appeal with the Tribunal, as per applicable laws. The company reiterated that the financial implication is unlikely to be significant and there is no impact on its operations. Any financial impact, if it materializes, will be limited to the final tax liability determined by higher appellate authorities. The order was received on December 16, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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