Patanjali Foods Limited has received an appeal order dated January 29, 2026, from the Commissioner, Central Goods and Service Taxes (Appeals), Meerut. This order rejected appeals filed by both the company and the Principal Commissioner, upholding an original Order-in-Original dated January 10, 2025. The matter concerns a GST demand and penalty totaling ₹89.64 lakh. The company expects no further financial impact as it plans to take necessary action before the appellate authority.
Regulatory Communication Received
Patanjali Foods Limited formally disclosed the receipt of a significant communication from the statutory authority regarding tax litigation. The type of communication received was an Order-in-Appeal. This order was dated January 29, 2026, and subsequently uploaded to the GST portal on March 02, 2026.
Summary of Appellate Decision
The authority from which the communication originated was the Office of the Commissioner, Central Goods and Service Taxes (Appeals), Meerut. This authority passed an order rejecting appeals filed by both the Principal Commissioner, CGST, Uttar Pradesh, and the Company itself. Crucially, the appellate authority upheld the Order-in-Original dated January 10, 2025, which had been passed by the ADC, Central Goods and Service Taxes, Meerut.
Financial Implications and Next Steps
Regarding expected financial implications, the Company stated it does not anticipate any financial liability beyond the demand and penalty already specified. This includes a demand amount of Rs. 44,82,198/- and an equivalent penalty amount of Rs. 44,82,198/-. The total exposure relates to the GST demand identified in the original order from January 10, 2025. The company confirmed that it will be taking necessary action to defend its case before the appellate authority.
Compliance and Sanctions
The communication identified the matter pertaining specifically to the GST demand. The disclosure confirmed that no penalty or restriction was imposed pursuant to this specific communication. The company affirmed that this matter will not have any impact on its financial, operational, or other activities.
Source: BSE
