JSW Dulux Limited (formerly Akzo Nobel India Limited) has received a favourable Appeal Order on September 21, 2026. The Karnataka GST Department’s demand order for ₹14,75,83,468, related to the period 2019-20, has been nullified by the Joint Commissioner of the LGSTO 38 in Bengaluru. This development effectively annuls the original demand notice, removing a significant potential financial liability for the company.
Key Litigation Update: GST Demand Order Annulled
JSW Dulux Limited, formerly known as Akzo Nobel India Limited, has announced a significant development regarding a pending litigation. The company received an Appeal Order on September 21, 2026, from the Karnataka GST Department. This order nullifies a previous demand for an aggregate amount of ₹14,75,83,468 for the fiscal period 2019-20.
Details of the Demand and Appeal
The original demand order, dated April 21, 2026, comprised tax amounting to ₹4,80,57,137, interest of ₹5,14,69,194, and a penalty of ₹4,80,57,137. In response, JSW Dulux Limited had filed an appeal along with supporting documents within the stipulated timeframe. The Joint Commissioner of the LGSTO 38 in Bengaluru reviewed these submissions and subsequently issued the Appeal Order on September 19, 2026.
Favourable Outcome for the Company
As a result of the Appeal Order received by the Company on September 21, 2026, the entire demand amount aggregating to ₹14,75,83,468 has been nullified. The company has confirmed that the original Demand Notice/order now stands annulled. This outcome is a positive development, as it removes a substantial contingent financial liability for JSW Dulux Limited.
Source: BSE
