Vedanta Limited subsidiary HZL receives GST penalty notice
Vedanta Limited's subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), received a GST penalty of ₹45,98,335 for alleged non-availment of input tax credit for FY19 and FY20. HZL has filed a representation against the notice dated December 12, 2025.
The penalty amount, while significant, is relatively small compared to Vedanta Limited's overall revenue and operations. It is unlikely to have a material impact on the company's financial performance.
The announcement pertains to a penalty levied by the GST authorities on a subsidiary, which is a negative development.
Vedanta Limited, through its subsidiary Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), has disclosed a penalty levied by the Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Central Goods and Services Tax Division, Rudrapur. This intimation was made by HZL to the stock exchanges on December 14, 2025, at 03:10 PM IST. The penalty amount is ₹45,98,335, related to the alleged non-availment of input tax credit for the financial years 2018-19 and 2019-20. HZL has filed a representation against this demand notice. The details of the filing are available on the websites of BSE, NSE, and HZL.
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