Orkla India Limited Receives GST Demand Order; Appeal Dismissed
Orkla India Limited received an order on January 21, 2026, dismissing its appeal against a GST demand. The company faces a confirmed GST demand of ₹31,34,587 and a penalty of ₹31,34,587 for FY 2020-21 to FY 2022-23, related to input tax credit on damaged stock returns. The company is considering legal options.
The confirmed GST demand and penalty, while not extremely high, will have a direct financial impact on the company. The need to evaluate legal options suggests potential further costs or a need to settle the demand.
The company's appeal was dismissed, and a GST demand and penalty have been confirmed, indicating a negative financial and legal outcome.
Orkla India Limited announced on January 22, 2026, that it has received an Order from the Office of Additional Commissioner (Appeals Thane), CGST & Central Excise, Mumbai, on January 21, 2026. This order confirms a demand previously raised by the Assistant Commissioner, Division – IV, CGST & Central Excise, Bhiwandi Commissionerate on July 09, 2025. Consequently, the appeal filed by the company has been dismissed.
The order pertains to FY 2020-21 to FY 2022-23 and confirms a GST demand of ₹31,34,587, along with applicable interest under Section 50(3) of the CGST Act, 2017, and a penalty of ₹31,34,587. The demand is based on the non-reversal of input tax credit on damaged stock returns.
The company is evaluating its legal options against the said order.
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