ZEEL Receives CGST Order Upholding Tax Demand of ₹869 Mn; Contested by Company
ZEEL received orders from CGST Palghar Commissionerate upholding tax demands of ₹869 million and ₹327 million related to disputed input tax credit. The company is contesting both demands on merits and based on legal advice.
The total tax demand of approximately ₹119.6 crore (₹86.9 crore + ₹32.7 crore) is material. While the company is contesting it, the outcome of this litigation could have a medium-term financial impact.
The company has received an unfavorable order from the tax authorities upholding a significant tax demand, which it is contesting. This indicates potential financial liability and ongoing litigation.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced on December 31, 2025, that it has received orders from the Additional Commissioner of CGST, C.EX, Palghar Commissionerate, concerning disputed input tax credit (ITC).
The company is contesting a Show Cause cum demand notice (SCN) of ₹869 million (approximately ₹86.9 crore), excluding interest and penalty, related to the alleged wrongful availment of GST by vendors. The adjudicating authority has upheld the tax demand, which ZEEL states it is contesting on merits and based on legal advice.
Additionally, ZEEL received another order for a separate SCN of ₹327 million (approximately ₹32.7 crore), also concerning disputed ITC arising from vendor GST credits. This demand has also been upheld by the adjudicating authority and is being contested by the company.
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