Crompton Greaves confirms ₹3.33 Cr GST demand for FY 2019-20
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd disclosed an order from the Commissioner (Appeals) confirming a GST demand of ₹3.33 crore for FY 2019-20. The demand arises from alleged excess ITC claims and short payments. The company asserts no material impact and intends to file a further appeal.

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Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd received an order from the Commissioner (Appeals) confirming a GST demand of ₹3.33 crore for FY 2019-20. The order, received on June 15, 2026, upholds the assessment passed by the Office of the Assistant Commissioner. The company stated that there is no material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities despite the quantified demand.
The regulatory filing detailed the nature of the violations, which include alleged excess Input Tax Credit (ITC) claimed in GSTR 3B compared to GSTR 2A, short payment of tax compared to E-waybill records, and ineligible ITC appearing in Table 8A of GSTR 9. The total demand comprises tax of ₹1.50 crore, interest of ₹1.68 crore, and a penalty of ₹15 lakh under the Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017.
The company had previously intimated the exchanges on August 29, 2024, regarding the initial demand raised by the Principal Commissioner of Central Tax, Hyderabad GST Commissionerate. Following the recent order, crompton greaves plans to file a further appeal before the appellate authorities under Section 112 of the SGST Act, 2017. Management expressed a reasonable expectation of a favourable outcome based on the merits of the matter and prevailing law.
The disclosure was made to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing was signed by Kaleeswaran Arunachalam, Chief Financial Officer, on June 16, 2026.
Breakdown of GST Demand
| Component | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Tax | 1,50,08,177 |
| Interest | 1,67,63,928 |
| Penalty | 15,00,818 |
| Total | 3,32,72,923 |
Historical Stock Returns for Crompton Greaves
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.23% | +5.93% | -8.63% | +9.29% | -20.87% | -34.84% |
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