Welspun Subsidiary Receives ₹33.34 Cr Tax Demand; Company to Appeal
Welspun Aunta-Simaria Project Private Limited, a subsidiary of Welspun Enterprises Limited, received a tax demand of ₹33.34 Crore for FY 2023-24. The company disputes the demand, citing issues with income computation related to ICDS III and Section 43CB, and plans to appeal the order. No material impact on company operations is anticipated.
The company has stated that it does not foresee any material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities. While a tax demand of ₹33.34 Crore is significant, the company's belief that the demand is not maintainable and its intention to appeal suggest a limited immediate impact.
The company has received a tax demand, which is a negative event. However, the company disputes the demand, plans to appeal, and does not foresee any material impact, which mitigates the negative sentiment. Therefore, the overall sentiment is neutral.
Welspun Enterprises Limited (WELENT) announced that its subsidiary, Welspun Aunta-Simaria Project Private Limited, has received a Notice of Demand for ₹33.34 Crore from the Income Tax Department. This demand pertains to the Assessment Year 2024-25 (Financial Year 2023-24) and arises from an Income-tax Assessment Order passed under Section 143(3) r.w.s 144B.
The dispute centers on the computation of income under ICDS III read with Section 43CB of the Income-tax Act, specifically concerning the application of the percentage completion method. The company asserts that its accounting treatment for Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) projects, following industry practices, is appropriate and compliant.
Welspun Enterprises Limited stated that the demand is not maintainable and that the company is taking steps to file an appeal before the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) Tribunal. The company does not foresee any material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities as a result of this demand.
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