Kotak Mahindra Bank receives ₹61.19 Lakh GST demand and penalty order
Kotak Mahindra Bank received a GST demand and penalty order of ₹30,49,675 and ₹30,69,675 respectively. The demand relates to disallowed input tax credit from FY 2018-19 to 2020-21. The bank plans to appeal the order, with the total impact limited to ₹61,19,350.
While the bank intends to appeal, the order imposes a financial demand of over ₹61 Lakhs, impacting the bank's financials in the short term. The impact is considered medium as it is a specific tax dispute and not a systemic issue.
The bank has received a significant demand for GST and a penalty, which is a negative financial event.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited has received an order dated December 12, 2025, from the Additional Commissioner of Central Goods and Service Tax, Ahmedabad. The order, received on December 20, 2025, levies an amount of ₹30,49,675 towards Goods and Services Tax (GST) and applicable interest. Additionally, a consequential non-discretionary penalty amounting to ₹30,69,675 has been imposed under relevant sections of the CGST and GGST Acts.
This demand has arisen due to the disallowance of input tax credit during the financial years 2018-19 to 2020-21, as per GST Law. The bank believes it has strong grounds to contest this order and intends to file an appeal. The financial impact of this order is limited to the total levy payable by the bank, which amounts to ₹61,19,350 (₹30,49,675 + ₹30,69,675).
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