Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) has received a tax demand order worth ₹69 million (₹6.90 crore) from the Joint Commissioner, Corporate Circle, Kanpur II. The order includes tax, interest, and penalty related to GST compliance issues. ABFRL plans to appeal, stating the demand is not tenable.
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL), one of India’s largest branded apparel companies, disclosed that it has received a demand order dated December 9, 2025, from the Joint Commissioner, Corporate Circle, Kanpur II, Uttar Pradesh. The order totals ₹6,90,30,149, comprising tax, interest, and penalty.
According to filings, the demand relates to input tax credit claims, credit note disclosures, and balance sheet reconciliation issues under GST. ABFRL has clarified that it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities, and intends to appeal the order through appropriate legal channels.
This development comes amid heightened scrutiny of corporate GST compliance, with regulators tightening checks on reconciliation and reporting standards.
Key Highlights
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Demand Value: ₹6.90 crore (₹69 million), including tax, interest, and penalty.
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Issuing Authority: Joint Commissioner, Corporate Circle, Kanpur II, Uttar Pradesh.
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Reason: Linked to input tax credit claims and reconciliation issues.
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Company Response: ABFRL plans to appeal; no significant financial impact expected.
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Sector Context: Reflects stricter GST compliance enforcement across corporates.
Sources: InvestyWise, ScanX News