Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. has secured ₹11.03 billion in tax relief following a partial ruling by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). While the CIT(A) allowed part of the appeal, a disputed tax demand of ₹91.6 million remains unresolved. The company plans to contest the remaining liability through legal channels.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) has received a significant boost in its ongoing tax litigation, with the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)] granting partial relief amounting to ₹11.03 billion. The decision pertains to a long-standing dispute over tax assessments, and marks a substantial win for the company in terms of financial reprieve.
However, the CIT(A) has not fully ruled in IOCL’s favor. A residual disputed tax demand of ₹91.6 million remains, which the company has announced it will contest through appropriate legal avenues. The matter was disclosed in an official filing with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) under Regulation 30 of SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements.
Key Highlights:
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Major Takeaway on Relief: IOCL has obtained ₹11.03 billion in tax relief following a partial allowance of its appeal by the CIT(A).
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Disputed Amount: A remaining tax liability of ₹91.6 million is still under contention and will be legally challenged by the company.
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Regulatory Disclosure: The update was formally communicated to NSE and BSE as part of IOCL’s compliance obligations.
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Strategic Impact: The relief strengthens IOCL’s financial position and reflects its proactive stance in resolving legacy tax issues.
Sources: BSE Corporate Filings, NSE Announcements, SEBI LODR Circulars