Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail has received a tax demand order from the Deputy Excise and Taxation Commissioner in Gurugram. The total demand amounts to ₹13.28 crore, including tax, interest, and penalty. The company intends to appeal the order, believing the demand is not legally sound. There is no material impact on the company’s operations or financials.
Tax Demand Details
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail has been issued a demand order by the Deputy Excise and Taxation Commissioner, SGST, Gurugram (East), Government of Haryana, on December 30, 2025. The order, in Form DRC-07, specifies a total demand of ₹13,28,70,873.
Breakdown of Demand
The total tax demand comprises the following components:
- Tax: ₹7,05,40,552
- Interest: ₹5,51,76,267
- Penalty: ₹71,54,054
Basis of the Demand
The demand order arises from the conclusion of audit proceedings. The dispute centers on various issues, including all-other ITC, ITC on import of goods, place of supply mismatches, outward liability declared in GSTR1, and ITC reversal on credit notes.
Company’s Response
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail maintains that there is no material impact on its financial or operational activities. The company intends to file an appeal against the order with the appropriate appellate authority, as it believes the demand is not tenable under the law.
Source: BSE
