Akzo Nobel India Limited has informed exchanges about an update in its pending GST litigation matter.
According to the company’s filing dated February 16, 2026, it received an Appeal Order from the Chhattisgarh GST Department annulling the earlier demand raised against it .
What was the original demand?
The company had earlier received an order dated April 30, 2024, from the Chhattisgarh GST Department related to FY 2018-19 and FY 2020-21. The order mentioned disallowance of input tax credit under Section 73 of the CGST/SGST Act, 2017.
The total demand was Rs 3,33,409, comprising:
- Tax: Rs 3,03,099
- Interest: Nil
- Penalty: Rs 30,310
Akzo Nobel India subsequently filed an appeal along with supporting documents within the prescribed timeline.
What does the latest order say?
As per the filing, the Superintendent (Appeals), Raipur, Chhattisgarh GST Department, reviewed the company’s response and issued an Appeal Order dated January 29, 2026, which was received by the company on February 16, 2026.
The appeal order mentions the demand amount as Nil, resulting in the annulment of the original demand order .
The company clarified that the update pertains to litigation disclosed earlier on May 1, 2024 and has been shared under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
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