Bandhan Bank has received a GST demand order from the Deputy Commissioner, Range-2, Gujarat, for FY 2021-22, amounting to ₹2.99 crore. The order relates to alleged excess/ineligible Input Tax Credit and non-payment of GST. The bank states there is no material impact on its financials or operations and is evaluating legal remedies.
Bandhan Bank Limited has informed the stock exchanges about a demand order received on December 26, 2025, from the Deputy Commissioner, Range-2, Gujarat, under Section 73 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The order pertains to alleged excess or ineligible Input Tax Credit availed/utilized and non-payment of GST on certain incomes for the financial year 2021-22.
The total financial implication of the order is ₹2,99,96,684, comprising ₹1,68,93,674 as tax, ₹1,14,13,643 as interest, and ₹16,89,367 as penalty. Despite the demand, the bank has clarified that there is no material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities due to this order. Bandhan Bank is currently examining the merits of the case and will initiate necessary legal remedies, including filing an appeal before a higher authority.
Key Highlights:
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Demand order received under Section 73 of CGST Act, 2017, on December 26, 2025.
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Alleged violations: excess/ineligible Input Tax Credit and non-payment of GST for FY 2021-22.
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Total demand: ₹2,99,96,684 (tax: ₹1,68,93,674; interest: ₹1,14,13,643; penalty: ₹16,89,367).
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No material impact on the bank’s financials or operations.
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Bank is evaluating legal remedies and may appeal the order.
Source: Bandhan Bank Corporate Announcement (NSE/BSE)