Prince Pipes and Fittings Ltd, a manufacturer of polymer pipes and fittings, has been issued a tax demand notice for ₹265 million (about $3.2 million) by Indian tax authorities. The news has rung alarm bells among the company's investor base.
Points to note:
Tax demand is in respect of assessments of earlier years
Company intends to challenge the demand through legitimate legal avenues
Prince Pipes upholds its tax compliance history and is confident of settling the issue
The demand is approximately 2.5% of the company's FY2024 revenue
The tax notice arrives when Prince Pipes has been concentrating on building its product portfolio and market share. The company has recently introduced new product lines and has been investing in capacity addition to address increasing demand in the construction and agriculture segments.
Prince Pipes' management has given assurance to the stakeholders that the development will have no material effect on its business or growth strategies.
Sources: Prince Pipes and Fittings Ltd BSE Filing, Financial Express, March 18, 2025