Orkla India Receives GST Show Cause Notice for ₹8.4 Crore Demand
Orkla India Limited received a Show Cause Notice from the Commercial Taxes Department proposing a demand of ₹8.41 crore for FY 2023-24. The demand includes ₹5.24 crore tax, ₹2.64 crore interest, and ₹52.86 lakh penalty related to ITC reversal and other GST compliance issues. The company is preparing to submit objections.
The demand of ₹8.41 crore is a material amount for the company and could impact its financials if not successfully contested. However, it is not a catastrophic event, hence the medium impact.
The company has received a significant demand notice from tax authorities, which includes tax, interest, and penalty, indicating a potential financial liability and negative development.
Orkla India Limited has announced that it has received a Show Cause Notice (SCN) under Form GST DRC-01, issued under Section 73 of the TNGST Act, 2017, by the Commercial Taxes Department. The notice proposes a demand amounting to ₹8,40,82,951. This demand comprises a tax demand of ₹5,23,57,426, proposed interest of ₹2,64,39,783, and a penalty of ₹52,85,742.
The SCN, dated July 20, 2026, was received by the company on July 20, 2026, at 7:35 PM IST. The notice was issued by the Office of the Assistant Commissioner (ST), Ayyappanthangal Assessment Circle, Chennai, under the Commercial Taxes Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The issues raised in the SCN relate to Input Tax Credit (ITC) reversal, reconciliation of exempt supplies, credit notes, and transactions with related or distinct persons. These allegations stem from the department's interpretation of GST returns and statements filed by the company.
The period for which the communication is applicable is the Financial Year 2023-24. The company is currently evaluating the allegations and is in the process of submitting detailed objections along with supporting documents before the relevant authorities within the stipulated timelines. Orkla India Limited is also considering all legal options available under applicable laws.
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