Amines & Plasticizers Limited Receives Income Tax Assessment Order and Penalty Notice for AY 2013-14
Amines & Plasticizers Limited received an Income Tax Assessment Order for AY 2013-14 with a demand of Rs. 3,14,30,443/- (including Rs. 1,59,85,045/- interest) and a penalty show cause notice on March 28, 2026. The company filed an appeal on March 30, 2026, and plans to contest the penalty notice with documentary evidence. Based on legal counsel advice, the company does not anticipate material impact on its operations.

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Amines & Plasticizers Limited has received an Income Tax Assessment Order for Assessment Year 2013-14 along with a penalty show cause notice from the Income Tax Department. The company disclosed this development to stock exchanges on March 30, 2026, under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
Assessment Order Details
The Income Tax Assessment Order was issued under Section 147 read with Section 250 read with Section 144B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for Assessment Year 2013-14. The order carries a total demand of Rs. 3,14,30,443/-, which includes interest of Rs. 1,59,85,045/-.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Assessment Year: | 2013-14 |
| Total Demand: | Rs. 3,14,30,443/- |
| Interest Component: | Rs. 1,59,85,045/- |
| Receipt Date: | March 28, 2026 at 07:47 PM |
| Issuing Authority: | Income Tax Officer, Assessment Unit |
Penalty Show Cause Notice
Along with the assessment order, the company also received a Show Cause Notice for penalty under Section 274 read with Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act on March 28, 2026 at 08:36 PM. The notice has not quantified any specific penalty amount.
Company's Response and Legal Action
Amines & Plasticizers Limited has taken immediate action regarding both communications:
- Filed an appeal against the Assessment Order on March 30, 2026
- Plans to contest the penalty show cause notice with documentary evidence
- Engaged legal counsel for advice on the matter
Based on preliminary assessment, prevailing law, and legal counsel advice, the company stated it does not foresee any material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities.
Background and Previous Communications
This development is part of a series of similar communications from the Income Tax Department. The company had earlier received Show Cause Notices under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act for Assessment Years 2013-14, 2014-15, and 2015-16, which were disclosed on February 27, 2026. Subsequently, assessment orders for AY 2014-15 and 2015-16 were received and disclosed on March 21, 2026.
Disclosure Timeline
| Event: | Date |
|---|---|
| Initial SCN Receipt: | February 27, 2026 |
| AY 2014-15 & 2015-16 Orders: | March 21, 2026 |
| AY 2013-14 Order Receipt: | March 28, 2026 |
| Appeal Filed: | March 30, 2026 |
The company explained the delay in reporting by noting that the communications were received late evening on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and time was needed to review the orders and evaluate next steps before making the disclosure at the earliest opportunity.
Historical Stock Returns for Amines & Plasticizers
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.78% | -4.31% | -11.94% | -36.36% | -37.46% | -14.83% |
What is the likelihood of Amines & Plasticizers successfully overturning these tax assessments given the pattern across multiple assessment years?
How might the cumulative financial impact from all three assessment years (2013-16) affect the company's cash flow and capital allocation plans?
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