Hero MotoCorp has received a tax demand order dated December 8, 2025, from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, State Tax, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The company intends to appeal the order, as per its assessment, the tax demand is not maintainable in law. The company will take appropriate steps to challenge the assessment.
Tax Assessment Received
Hero MotoCorp received an order from the Deputy Commissioner, State Tax, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on December 8, 2025, regarding a tax demand.
Company’s Response
According to the company’s assessment, the tax demand is not maintainable under the law. Hero MotoCorp plans to contest the order through appropriate legal channels, including filing an appeal. The company is taking the necessary steps to address the matter effectively.
Details of the Tax Demand
The Deputy Commissioner raised a tax demand alleging:
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Excess claim of Input Tax Credit (‘ITC’) on account of mismatch of ITC as per GSTR -2A/2B and GSTR-3B
Incorrect claim of blocked ITC under Section 17(5) of the CGST Act /UP GST Act
Impact Assessment
Hero MotoCorp believes the ITC has been rightfully claimed and the tax demand is not maintainable in law. The Company shall take appropriate steps including filing of an appeal. Therefore, there is no material impact on financials, operations or other activities of the Company.
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