Trident Limited: Ludhiana GST Commissionerate drops ₹51.87 crore tax demand
The dropping of a tax demand of ₹51.87 crore, along with interest and penalty, prevents a substantial financial outflow for the company, significantly improving its financial outlook by removing a large contingent liability.
The tax authorities dropped proceedings related to an alleged demand of ₹51.87 crore, stating no tax liability suppression or incorrect ITC availment, thereby eliminating a significant potential financial burden for the company.
* The Office of the Principal Commissioner, Central Goods and Services Tax, Commissionerate, Ludhiana, has dropped the proceedings initiated under a Show Cause Notice dated June 30, 2025, against Trident Limited. * The proceedings were related to an alleged demand of tax dues amounting to ₹51,86,59,521/- (approximately ₹51.87 crore) along with interest and penalty for the period 2018-19 and 2020-21. * The order, dated September 19, 2025, states that "No suppression of outward tax liability has been found on account of variance between E-way Bills and GST returns." It also confirmed that Input Tax Credit (ITC) has been correctly availed by the company. * As the demand has been fully dropped, there are no financial implications on Trident Limited. * The company has expressed its satisfaction over the order.
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