GST demand of Rs 116.72 Cr dropped for LG Electronics India
LG Electronics India Limited secured a favorable order from the Joint Commissioner GST- Corporate Circle-2, Greater Noida, dropping a proposed demand of Rs 116.72 crore for FY 2021-22. The order, dated July 1, 2026, dismissed allegations of excess input tax credit, confirming no material impact on the company's operations.

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LG Electronics India Limited has received an order from the Joint Commissioner GST- Corporate Circle-2, Greater Noida, dropping a proposed demand of Rs 116.72 crore. The order, dated July 1, 2026, pertains to a show cause notice issued for FY 2021-22 under Section 74 of the CGST Act, 2017 and the Uttar Pradesh GST Act, 2017. The authority decided the matter in favour of the company, resulting in the withdrawal of the entire demand, which included a principal tax component of Rs 58.36 crore and an equal penalty amount.
The show cause notice had previously alleged excess availment of input tax credit during FY 2021-22. These allegations were based on reconciliation differences observed between GST returns filed by the company. Following adjudication, the GST Authority accepted the company's position, thereby dismissing the claims raised in the notice.
Details of the GST Order
The communication addressed to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited outlined the specifics of the regulatory action. The table below summarizes the key particulars disclosed in the filing:
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name of the Authority | Joint Commissioner GST- Corporate Circle-2, Greater Noida, Gautam Budha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh |
| 2 | Nature of action | Order dropping proposed demand of Rs. 116.72 Crore including Penalty (Principal Tax Rs. 58.36 Crore + Penalty Rs. 58.36 Crore) |
| 3 | Date of receipt of order | July 1, 2026 |
| 4 | Allegations | Excess availment of Input Tax credit during FY 2021-22 based on reconciliation differences |
| 5 | Impact on operations | No financial, operational or other material impact |
The company confirmed that there is no financial, operational, or other material impact on its activities pursuant to the said order. The intimation was submitted to the exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for LG Electronics
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.30% | -1.51% | +0.30% | +4.32% | -8.43% | -8.43% |
Will this favorable adjudication set a precedent for other companies facing similar GST reconciliation disputes?
Does the resolution of this Rs 116.72 crore demand indicate a shift in the tax authority's approach to auditing input tax credits?
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