Bansal Wire Industries: Delhi HC Quashes Tax Demands Under Clean Slate Theory
Delhi High Court quashed income tax demands of Rs. 56.77 Million for AY 2015-16 and Rs. 21.37 Million plus Rs. 10.69 Million interest for AY 2017-18 against Bansal Wire Industries' subsidiary under clean slate theory. The order received on April 30, 2026, was disclosed on May 01, 2026 under Regulation 30, with no financial impact on the company.

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Bansal Wire Industries announced that the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi has quashed income tax demand notices issued against its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bansal Steel & Power Limited. The order, received on April 30, 2026, follows a civil writ petition filed by the subsidiary and was disclosed to the stock exchanges on May 01, 2026 under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Court Order Details
The court applied the "clean slate theory" to set aside all impugned demand notices pertaining to pre-Resolution Plan claims. The petition stands allowed and all demand notices have been set aside. The quashed demands were:
| Assessment Year | Demand Amount | Interest Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | Rs. 56.77 Million | Not Applicable | Quashed |
| 2017-18 | Rs. 21.37 Million | Rs. 10.69 Million | Quashed |
Background and Impact
The income tax demands were levied for periods prior to the approval of the resolution plan, as mentioned in the Draft Red Herring Prospectus, Red Herring Prospectus, and Prospectus filed during the company's Initial Public Offering. The subsidiary, formerly known as Garg Inox Limited, had challenged these demands through the writ petition.
The company stated that the order reaffirms its strong compliance framework and confirmed that there is no financial impact resulting from this development. The information has been made available on the company's website at www.bansalwire.com for stakeholder reference. Sumit Gupta, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the disclosure on May 01, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Bansal Wire Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.01% | -5.42% | +25.09% | -5.80% | -19.32% | -15.38% |
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