Voltas Ltd has received a tax penalty order totaling approximately ₹1.3 million, issued by GST authorities in connection with the disallowance of input tax credit (ITC) for past financial years. The penalty is part of a broader trend of tax scrutiny on the company, but Voltas maintains that the financial impact is minimal and is actively challenging the order.
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Penalty Details: Recent regulatory disclosures show Voltas received a penalty order of ₹0.03 crore (₹334,055) from the Central GST & Central Excise, Guwahati for the financial year 2019-20 due to disallowance of ITC. In a separate instance, the company was also ordered to pay a penalty of ₹0.006 million (₹6,000) by the Bihar State Tax authorities for FY 2020-21, again related to ITC claims.
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Company Response: Voltas has stated it is filing appeals against these orders, asserting there will be no material impact on its financials, operations, or other business activities. The company is confident in its legal position and expects a favorable outcome.
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Regulatory Compliance: The company has fulfilled all disclosure requirements under SEBI regulations, promptly informing stock exchanges and stakeholders about the penalty and its response.
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No Material Impact: Voltas reassured investors that these tax demands and penalties are not expected to affect the company’s overall performance or financial health.
The company remains committed to compliance and is taking all necessary legal steps to address the issue, signaling stability and transparency to shareholders.
Sources: Finance Saathi, MarketScreener, Economic Times