Ethos Limited GST appeal dismissed, ₹2.15 crore penalty upheld
Ethos Limited reported that the Commissioner (Appeals-III), CGST & Central Excise, Mumbai, dismissed its appeals and upheld penalties of ₹2,15,78,391 under Section 122(1)(ii) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The order, dated May 29, 2026, was received on June 04, 2026. The company is evaluating further legal remedies and stated there is no material impact on operations.

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Ethos Limited has disclosed that the Commissioner (Appeals-III), CGST & Central Excise, Mumbai, has dismissed its appeals and upheld penalties totaling ₹2,15,78,391. The order, dated May 29, 2026, was received by the company via email on June 04, 2026. The penalties were imposed under Section 122(1)(ii) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, concerning alleged contraventions which the company disputes.
The company stated that it is currently evaluating the order and the appropriate legal remedies available to it, including a further appeal before the competent appellate authority. Ethos Limited believes it has adequate grounds to contest the matter. Management confirmed that the order does not have any material impact on the operations of the company.
Key Details of the Order
The disclosure, made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, outlines the specifics of the communication received from the regulatory authority. The table below summarizes the material particulars of the order and the company's response.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Commissioner (Appeals-III), CGST & Central Excise, Mumbai |
| Date of Order | May 29, 2026 |
| Date of Receipt | June 04, 2026 |
| Penalty Amount | ₹2,15,78,391 |
| Relevant Section | Section 122(1)(ii) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 |
| Status of Appeal | Dismissed |
| Company Action | Evaluating further legal remedies and considering a further appeal |
Financial and Operational Impact
Regarding the financial implications, the company noted that there is no immediate financial impact. The penalty amount of ₹2,15,78,391 is subject to the outcome of the legal remedies available to the company. Ethos Limited is reviewing the order in consultation with its legal advisors to determine the appropriate course of action.
The company reiterated that it disputes the allegations and is contesting the matter through appellate remedies. No restrictions or other sanctions have been imposed on the company apart from the upheld penalties. The disclosure was signed by Munish Gupta, Chief Financial Officer, on June 05, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Ethos
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.63% | +0.95% | +4.61% | -17.80% | -16.41% | +206.92% |
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