Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat, has had a proposed tax demand dropped by the Sales Tax Officer. The demand, totaling ₹187.72 crore in tax and ₹78.59 crore in penalties, related to GST for assessment years 2019-20 and 2022-23. This will have no financial impact on DCBL.
Tax Demand Update
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (“DCBL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat, received notice regarding differences observed in taxable turnover and Input Tax Credit (ITC) for the assessment years 2019-20 and 2022-23.
Resolution of Tax Proceedings
The Sales Tax Officer, Lalgudi, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, has dropped the proposed demand following adjudication proceedings. The dropped demand includes both tax and penalties. The details are as follows:
| Assessment Year/ SCN | Tax (Rs.) | Penalty (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 (SCN-1) | 128,39,85,993 | 19,25,97,900 |
| 2022-23 (SCN-2) | 59,32,60,082 | 59,32,60,082 |
| TOTAL | 187,72,46,075 | 78,58,57,982 |
The company release stated that there is no financial impact on Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited as a result of this settlement. The order was received on November 28, 2025, at 07:30 P.M.
Source: BSE