Info Edge appeals ₹3.64 Crore tax demand for AY2025
Info Edge has appealed a ₹3.64 Crore tax demand for AY2025 related to ESOP expense disallowances. While similar past disallowances were ruled in the company's favor, the Income Tax department has appealed some of these decisions. Info Edge anticipates no material financial impact but is disclosing with caution.
The company explicitly states that it does not reasonably expect the matter to have a material financial impact, limiting the immediate impact on the company's financials.
The company is appealing a tax demand, and while it does not expect a material financial impact, there is a possibility of an adverse outcome affecting other favorable decisions. The situation is uncertain.
Info Edge (India) Limited has filed an appeal before the Joint Commissioner (Appeals) or Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) against an Assessment Order and consequential Notice of Demand of ₹3,64,63,140 for Assessment Year 2024-25. The demand was raised by the Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department, under Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
The company received this notice on March 20, 2026, and filed its appeal on April 2, 2026. The disallowances primarily relate to deductions for ESOP expenses claimed by the company. Similar disallowances for other assessment years are currently pending before the Commissioner of Income Tax appeal. Notably, disallowances for Assessment Years 2007-08 through 2015-16 and 2017-18 through 2021-22 were decided in favor of Info Edge by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. However, the Income Tax department has appealed these favorable orders for certain years, which are pending before the Delhi High Court.
Info Edge does not reasonably expect the current matter to have a material financial impact. However, the company is providing this disclosure with abundant caution, as an adverse outcome could potentially affect previously decided favorable orders for other financial years. The aggregated implication for all financial years, if adverse, might exceed the threshold prescribed under Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations.
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