Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited has received tax demand orders totalling ₹98.36 lakh from the Superintendent of Central Tax, Range-AED5, East Division-5 Bangalore-East Commissionerate. The orders, dated 17 March 2026, relate to business activities previously part of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited but demerged effective 1 May 2025.
The orders detail three separate demands. The first order imposes a tax demand of ₹16.48 lakh, with an equal penalty, bringing the total to ₹32.97 lakh. The second order demands ₹14.28 lakh in tax and penalty, totalling ₹28.56 lakh. The third order includes a tax and penalty demand of ₹18.41 lakh each, amounting to ₹36.83 lakh.
The company received these orders on 18 March 2026. The demands arise from audit proceedings covering the financial years 2019-20 to 2022-23. The disputes involve issues such as the reversal of Input Tax Credit (ITC) on vendor defaulters, claiming of concessional rates, non-payment of tax on vehicle sales, and export without payment of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST).
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited has stated that these demands will not impact its financials, operations, or other activities. The company plans to contest the orders, asserting that the demands are not tenable under the law, and intends to file an appeal before the Appellate Authority.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).