JSW Dulux Faces ₹118 Crore GST Litigation; Responding to Notice
JSW Dulux Limited received a GST notice alleging disallowance of Input Tax Credit for April 2020-March 2021. The potential financial implication is ₹118.33 crore, including tax, interest, and penalty. The company is preparing its response.
The litigation involves a substantial amount (₹118.33 crore) which could impact the company's financial performance if the outcome is unfavorable.
The company has received a notice for a significant tax demand and penalty, which has a negative financial implication.
JSW Dulux Limited (formerly Akzo Nobel India Limited) has disclosed a significant tax dispute with the Karnataka GST Department. The company received a Show Cause Notice under Section 74 of the CGST Act/Rules, 2017, on August 5, 2026, at 3:30 PM.
The notice pertains to the disallowance of Input Tax Credit (ITC) for the period April 2020 to March 2021, with an aggregated potential financial implication of ₹118,33,32,869. This amount comprises tax of ₹40,08,66,201, interest of ₹38,17,70,313, and penalty of ₹40,06,96,355.
The company is currently in the process of preparing its response to the notice and will be submitting further submissions before the relevant authorities within the stipulated timeframe. The management's view on the outcome is pending further submissions.
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