Jubilant Agri receives ₹5.09 Cr GST show cause notice from Ludhiana
Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products disclosed receipt of a Show Cause Notice from Central GST Ludhiana proposing a demand of ₹5.09 crore for FY21-FY24. The notice alleges unreported turnover of ₹28.28 crore in a specific general ledger account. The company is contesting the notice, stating it is based on incorrect facts, and expects no financial impact.

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Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products received a Show Cause Notice (SCN) from the Principal Commissioner – Central GST (Audit) Commissionerate, Ludhiana, proposing a GST demand of ₹5.09 crore. The notice, received via email on August 18, 2026, pertains to alleged non-payment of tax on turnover reported in a memorandum general ledger account named "Invoices to be Sent" for the fiscal years 2020-21 through 2023-24.
The GST authority has presumed that supply of goods worth ₹28.28 crore was made during this period without the issuance of invoices or payment of 18% GST. The company maintains that the SCN is based on an incorrect understanding of the facts and circumstances. Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products stated that it has a strong case to defend and is in the process of filing a detailed reply within the prescribed timelines.
Regulatory Disclosures
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company disclosed the details of the communication. The event occurred on August 18, 2026, at 7:25 pm IST. The disclosure was disseminated to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Communication | Show Cause Notice (SCN) in Form GST DRC-01 |
| Date of Receipt | August 18, 2026 |
| Authority | Principal Commissioner – Central GST (Audit) Commissionerate, Ludhiana |
| Applicable Period | FY21 to FY24 |
| Proposed Demand | ₹5.09 crore |
| Alleged Supply Value | ₹28.28 crore |
| Financial Implications | Company does not anticipate any financial implications |
What the Numbers Show
The proposed GST demand of ₹5.09 crore represents exactly 18% of the alleged unreported supply value of ₹28.28 crore, confirming that the authority's calculation is strictly based on the standard GST rate applied to the memorandum ledger balance. The company’s assertion that it does not anticipate financial implications suggests management views the memorandum entry as a non-taxable or already accounted-for item rather than an evasion of tax liability.
Historical Stock Returns for Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.15% | +24.22% | +17.47% | +20.82% | -16.99% | +53.09% |
How might the outcome of this GST dispute impact Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products' working capital and cash flow if the demand is upheld, given the company's current liquidity position?
Are there other Indian agri-input companies facing similar GST audit challenges related to memorandum ledger accounts or un-invoiced supplies during the FY21-FY24 period?
What is the typical timeline for resolving such Show Cause Notices in India, and how might prolonged litigation affect the company's operational focus and investor sentiment?


































