Delhivery Limited announced that its subsidiary, Ecom Express Limited (“Ecom”), has received an order from the Deputy Commissioner of Lucknow regarding tax demands for the Financial Year 2019-20. The order concerns the disallowance of input tax credit, resulting in a total demand of approximately ₹1.67 crore, including tax, interest, and penalty. Ecom plans to contest this order by filing an appeal, stating there is no material impact on the financials or operations of either Ecom or the parent company.
GST Order Received by Subsidiary
Delhivery Limited has disclosed that its subsidiary, Ecom Express Limited (“Ecom”), has been served an official order from the tax authorities in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The order, dated March 16, 2026, relates to proceedings under the Goods and Services Tax Act for the financial year 2019-20.
Details of the Tax Demand
The primary issue driving the demand is the disallowance of input tax credit claimed by Ecom during the specified period. The total monetary implication specified in the order is broken down as follows:
- Confirming Tax Demand: ₹52,78,817/-
- Interest: ₹61,77,517/-
- Penalty: ₹52,78,817/-
In aggregate, the total liability confirmed by the order is approximately ₹1.67 Crore.
Company Response and Impact Assessment
The management of Ecom Express Limited has confirmed its intention to challenge the ruling. The company will be filing an appeal against the order with the appropriate appellate authority. Crucially, the announcement stresses that there is no material impact on the financial, operational, or other activities of either Ecom or the ultimate listed entity, Delhivery, to the extent quantifiable.
Source: BSE
