Bayer CropScience has received an order imposing a penalty of ₹101 million related to Goods and Services Tax (GST) on input tax credit availed, as well as GST on outward supply. The penalty pertains to financial years 2018-19 to 2022-23. The company is currently assessing its options and plans to exercise its right to appeal the order.
GST Penalty Details
Bayer CropScience has been issued an order from the Office of the Commissioner of Goods and Service Tax and Central Excise, Salem, Tamil Nadu, resulting in a penalty of ₹101 million. This penalty relates to discrepancies concerning GST on input tax credit and outward supply, spanning several financial years.
Financial Years Affected
The order encompasses financial activities from 2018-19 to 2022-23. The company is carefully reviewing the details of the order to determine the next course of action.
Next Steps
Bayer CropScience has stated that the order is appealable and is currently evaluating the grounds for an appeal. The company intends to pursue all available legal avenues to contest the penalty. The announcement was officially made on December 24, 2025.
Source: BSE
