Fortis Healthcare unit tax demand cut to ₹61.48 Cr for AY 2024-25
Fortis Healthcare Limited's wholly-owned subsidiary, Fortis Hospitals Limited, received a rectification order from the Income Tax Authority on June 3, 2026, reducing its tax demand for AY 2024-25 to ₹61.48 Crores from the initial ₹117.04 Crores. The disclosure, made to exchanges on June 16, 2026, confirms no additional claims or penalties beyond the revised amount.

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Fortis Healthcare Limited 's wholly-owned subsidiary, Fortis Hospitals Limited, secured a reduction in its tax demand for Assessment Year 2024-25 to ₹61.48 Crores. The Income Tax Authority processed a rectification application, lowering the initial demand of ₹117.04 Crores. This adjustment reduces the immediate financial liability for the subsidiary arising from the tax order.
Rectification Order Details
The Income Tax Authority issued an order on June 3, 2026, under section 154 read with section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This order formally accepted the rectification application filed by the subsidiary. The event was disclosed to the exchanges on June 16, 2026.
The following table outlines the key details of the rectification:
| Particulars: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of opposing party | Income Tax Authority |
| Authority | Income Tax Authority |
| Dispute details | Rectification of tax demand for AY 2024-25 |
| Original demand | ₹117.04 Crores |
| Revised demand | ₹61.48 Crores |
| Claims | NIL |
Regulatory Compliance
The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company confirmed that there are no additional claims or penalties associated with this specific rectification beyond the revised demand amount.
Historical Stock Returns for Fortis Healthcare
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.96% | -3.06% | -0.51% | +10.08% | +25.89% | +309.81% |
How will the reduction in tax demand impact Fortis Healthcare's cash flow and capital allocation plans for the upcoming fiscal year?
Does this rectification set a precedent for resolving similar tax disputes for other assessment years?
What is the likelihood of further appeals by the Income Tax Authority regarding the remaining ₹61.48 Crores demand?


































