Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals receives ₹52.36L tax demand
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd received a tax demand order of ₹52,35,922 from the State Tax, Chhattisgarh, for the period July 2017 to March 2018. The demand comprises tax, interest, and penalty related to the disallowance of transitional credit. The company plans to appeal the order and expects a favourable outcome, stating there is no material impact on its operations.

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Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd has received a tax demand order of ₹52,35,922 from the Office of the Additional Commissioner of Appeals, State Tax, Chhattisgarh, for the period July 2017 to March 2018. The order upholds a demand raised on account of the disallowance of transitional credit claimed by the company. The company stated that there is no material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities as a result of this order.
The breakdown of the total demand includes a tax component of ₹23,36,265, interest of ₹26,66,030, and a penalty of ₹2,33,627. The order was received by the company on June 24, 2026. The potential impact disclosed by the company totals ₹62,83,208, which includes a revised interest figure of ₹37,13,317 alongside the tax and penalty amounts.
Details of the Demand
The following table outlines the financial components of the tax demand as per the order:
| Component | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Tax | 23,36,265 |
| Interest | 26,66,030 |
| Penalty | 2,33,627 |
| Total Demand | 52,35,922 |
Company Response
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd has indicated that it plans to appeal against the order. The appeal will be filed in line with the provisions of Section 112 of the SGST Act, 2017. The company, based on the merits of the matter, prevailing law, and advice from consultants, expressed a reasonable expectation of a favourable order from the appellate authorities.
Historical Stock Returns for Crompton Greaves
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.03% | +3.99% | -6.62% | +5.99% | -20.78% | -33.87% |
What is the expected timeline for the appellate authority to resolve the appeal under Section 112 of the SGST Act?
Could this tax dispute indicate a broader trend of increased scrutiny on transitional credit claims for the FY2017-18 period?
How will the legal costs associated with the appeal impact the company's operational expenditures in the coming quarters?

































