JSW Dulux Faces ₹111.63 Crore Tax Additions; Plans Appeal
JSW Dulux received a Final Assessment Order for AY 2023-24 from the Income Tax Department. The order includes additions of ₹111.63 crore related to transfer pricing and corporate tax matters. The company faces a tax demand of ₹36.46 crore and potential penalties. JSW Dulux plans to challenge the order, expecting no material financial impact.
While the company plans to appeal and expects no material impact, the immediate tax demand and additions are substantial and could affect liquidity if not resolved favorably.
The company has received a significant tax demand and additions, which is a negative development.
JSW Dulux Limited (formerly Akzo Nobel India Limited) has received a Final Assessment Order from the Income Tax Department for Assessment Year 2023-24. The order includes additions aggregating to ₹111.63 crore, primarily related to AMP expenses, R&D expenses, contract R&D expenses, and transfer pricing adjustments.
The tax demand pursuant to this order amounts to ₹36.46 crore, comprising ₹28.64 crore in tax and ₹7.82 crore in interest. The company also noted the initiation of penalty proceedings under Section 270A of the Income Tax Act.
JSW Dulux Limited, based on its internal assessment and advice from tax consultants, believes it has strong grounds to challenge the order before the appropriate Appellate Authorities. The company expects no material financial impact from this litigation.
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