Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) has received an order from the CGST Division-II, Chandigarh, imposing a demand of ₹1.64 crore. The demand arises from a dispute regarding input tax credit claims. ABFRL intends to appeal the order, believing the demand is not tenable under the law. The order was issued on December 4, 2025.
CGST Demand Order
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) has been notified of a demand order issued by the Deputy Commissioner, CGST Division-II, Chandigarh, on December 4, 2025. The total demand imposed amounts to ₹1,64,13,773.
Financial Breakdown
The total demand of ₹1,64,13,773 comprises the following:
Tax: ₹1,49,09,144
Interest: ₹13,715
Penalty: ₹14,90,914
Details of the Dispute
The demand order relates to a dispute concerning the excess claim of input tax credit in GSTR3B compared to what was available in GSTR2A. According to the order, this discrepancy is due to vendor default in filing returns.
Company Response
ABFRL does not believe the demand is legally justifiable and intends to file an appeal against the order before the appropriate appellate authority. The company anticipates no significant impact on its financials or operations as a result of this order.
Source: BSE