Kotak Mahindra Bank fined ₹1.26 Crore for GST non-compliance
Kotak Mahindra Bank received an order from Rajasthan State Tax authorities for ₹1.26 Crore in GST, ₹93.15 Lakhs in interest, and ₹12.67 Lakhs penalty. This is due to disallowed input tax credit for FY21-22. The bank plans to appeal the order, stating the financial impact is limited.
The bank believes the financial impact is limited to the levy payable and plans to appeal, suggesting it is manageable.
The bank has been levied a significant amount in GST, interest, and penalty, which is a negative development.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KOTAKBANK) has received an order from the Deputy Commissioner of State Tax, Business Audit Wing, Rajasthan, levying a total of ₹2,32,57,258. This includes ₹1,26,74,257 towards Goods and Services Tax (GST), ₹93,15,576 as interest, and a penalty of ₹12,67,425. The demand arises from the disallowance of input tax credit availed during the financial year 2021-22. The bank received this information on December 31, 2025, at 3:21 p.m. (IST). Kotak Mahindra Bank believes it has strong grounds to appeal the order and intends to file an appeal under applicable laws. The bank stated that the impact of this order would be limited to the levy payable.
This intimation is also available on the bank's website under the investor relations section.
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