Hero MotoCorp Receives Order from State Tax Authority, Lucknow
Hero MotoCorp received an order from the State Tax Authority, Lucknow, with a tax demand of ₹1.11 crore and a penalty of ₹11.10 lakh. The company will file an appeal.
The company states that there is no material impact on financials, operations, or other activities.
The announcement reports on a tax demand, but the company is contesting it, suggesting a neutral outlook.
* Hero MotoCorp Ltd. received an order dated December 8, 2025, from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, State Tax, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. * The order, under Section 73 of CGST Act/UP GST Act for the financial year 2021-22, raises a tax demand of ₹1,10,99,508 and a penalty of ₹11,09,949, plus applicable interest under Section 50 of the UP GST Act. * The tax demand alleges excess claim of Input Tax Credit (ITC) due to mismatch of ITC as per GSTR-2A/2B and GSTR-3B, and incorrect claim of blocked ITC under Section 17(5) of the CGST Act/UP GST Act. * Hero MotoCorp believes the tax demand is not maintainable in law and will take appropriate steps, including filing an appeal. * The company does not foresee any material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities.
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