ABFRL Faces ₹13.77 Cr GST Demand from Mumbai Tax Audit, Plans Appeal

• Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) received a ₹13.77 crore GST demand order from the Deputy Commissioner of State Tax, Mumbai.
• The demand, issued on December 16, 2025, includes ₹7.15 crore tax, ₹5.89 crore interest, and ₹71.18 lakh penalty.
• The dispute stems from alleged mismatches in ABFRL's input tax credit (ITC) claims, specifically regarding GSTR-1, GSTR-9, and GSTR-2A.
• ABFRL asserts the demand is unsustainable under current tax laws and intends to challenge the order before the appropriate appellate authority.
• The company clarified that the tax order has no impact on its financial position, operations, or other business activities.

Why It Matters: ABFRL to appeal ₹13.77 crore GST demand over ITC claims, asserts no financial impact.