Jubilant Agri and Consumer Products Limited has received a GST order from the Maharashtra State Tax Authority concerning bottling charges billed by erstwhile Jubilant Industries Limited. The demand totals Rs. 38.91 lakh, but the company will contest the order, expecting no financial or operational impact.
Jubilant Agri and Consumer Products Limited (JACPL) has disclosed to the National Stock Exchange and BSE that the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Maharashtra, has passed an order levying GST on bottling charges raised by erstwhile Jubilant Industries Limited (JIL). JIL, merged with JACPL in October 2024, was engaged in manufacturing Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL).
Key Highlights
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The order dated February 10, 2026, relates to GST on bottling services provided to Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited during FY 2019-20
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Authorities allege JIL applied 5% GST instead of 18%, leading to a confirmed demand
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Tax Rs. 12,75,800, Interest Rs. 13,39,590, Penalty Rs. 12,75,800, totaling Rs. 38,91,190
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The company believes the order is incorrect and will appeal before the GST Appellate Authority
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Management has clarified that no financial or operational impact is expected from this development
Source: Jubilant Agri and Consumer Products Limited regulatory filing to NSE and BSE, February 13, 2026.