Godfrey Phillips India has received an order from the tax authority demanding GST, along with interest and penalties. The total demand and penalty each amount to ₹43,60,652. The company is assessing its options, including filing an appeal, and believes the order will not have a material impact on its financials or operations.
GST Order Received
Godfrey Phillips India announced today, November 11, 2025, that it has received an order related to the Central Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017. The order was issued by the Assistant Commissioner of CGST Division, Rohtak, Haryana, and was received on November 10, 2025.
Details of Demand and Penalty
The order demands GST, along with applicable interest and imposes a penalty of ₹43,60,652 on the company. An equivalent penalty of ₹43,60,652 has also been levied on a former independent director of the Company. This is under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the Haryana Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, read with the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.
Alleged Violation and Company Response
The demand relates to alleged irregular availment and utilization of Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the GST laws. Godfrey Phillips India maintains that the order will not have a material impact on the financials, operations, or other activities of the company. The company is currently evaluating all available options, including the possibility of filing an appeal against the order.
Source: BSE
