Vodafone Idea receives GST order for ₹36.67 Lakhs penalty, plans appeal
Vodafone Idea received a GST order from Patna West CGST authority. The order confirms a penalty of ₹36.67 Lakhs along with interest for alleged excess Input Tax Credit availment. The company disagrees with the order and plans to file an appeal.
The penalty amount of ₹36.67 Lakhs is relatively small compared to Vodafone Idea's overall financials. The company also plans to appeal the order, which may mitigate the impact.
The company has received a penalty order from the GST authorities, which is a negative development.
Vodafone Idea Limited (IDEA) has received an order from the Assistant Commissioner, Central Goods and Services Tax & Central Excise, Patna West, under Section 73 of the CGST/SGST Act, 2017.
The order confirms a penalty of ₹36,67,240/- along with applicable demand and interest. The alleged contravention pertains to the excess availment of Input Tax Credit.
The company received this order on 29 December 2025. Vodafone Idea Limited disagrees with the order and intends to file an appeal against it. The financial impact is limited to the tax demand, interest, and penalty levied.
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