Everest Industries Limited has received an order from the Deputy Commissioner CGST, Ranchi, reducing its tax demand including interest from Rs. 2.11 crore to Rs. 66.40 lakh. However, a penalty of Rs. 2.11 crore has been imposed. The company plans to appeal, expecting no material financial impact.
Everest Industries Limited announced that the Deputy Commissioner of CGST, Ranchi, Jharkhand, issued an order on December 31, 2025, concerning tax liabilities for the period 2018-19 to 2022-23. While the tax demand was significantly reduced, a substantial penalty has been levied, prompting the company to prepare for an appeal.
Key Highlights
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Tax demand including interest reduced by Rs. 1.45 crore, now standing at Rs. 66.40 lakh (Tax Rs. 66.22 lakh, Interest Rs. 17,719)
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Penalty of Rs. 2.11 crore imposed under Section 74 and Section 50 of the CGST Act, SGST Act, and IGST Act
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Total demand including tax, interest, and penalty amounts to Rs. 2.77 crore
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Allegations include excess ITC claimed, availing ineligible ITC, short GST paid under RCM, discrepancies between GSTR filings, and non-payment of interest
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Company asserts that the order is not expected to materially impact financial or operational activities and is confident of a favorable outcome at the appellate stage
Sources: Everest Industries Limited regulatory filing, BSE Corporate Announcement