LG Electronics India receives INR 8.23 crore tax penalty for FY 2013-14
LG Electronics India Limited was issued a penalty of INR 8,23,53,445 by the Income Tax Department for FY 2013-14 under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This follows a prior ITAT order confirming tax adjustments on government incentives. The company asserts no material financial impact and plans to appeal the penalty.

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LG Electronics India Limited received a penalty order of INR 8,23,53,445 from the Income Tax Department regarding financial year 2013-14. The order, dated June 19, 2026, levies a penalty under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The company disclosed that the penalty follows tax adjustments confirmed by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) concerning the taxability of incentives received from the Uttar Pradesh Government amounting to INR 24,22,87,278.
The ITAT had issued an order on October 15, 2025, confirming these tax adjustments for FY 2013-14. Following this, the Income Tax Department issued the penalty order on June 19, 2026. The company has already filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court against the ITAT order regarding the tax adjustments and now intends to file an appeal against the penalty order before the appropriate authority.
Details of the Penalty Order
The company provided specific details regarding the regulatory action in its filing to the exchanges. The table below outlines the key particulars of the order and the associated violations.
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name of the Authority | Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department |
| 2 | Nature of action | Penalty order issued for FY 2013-14 under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 |
| 3 | Date of receipt | June 19, 2026 |
| 4 | Details of violation | Penalty levied subsequent to ITAT confirming tax adjustments on incentives from UP Government (INR 24,22,87,278) |
| 5 | Impact | No substantial impact on financial operations or activities |
Company Response and Future Action
LG Electronics India Limited stated that the penalty order will not have a substantial impact on its financial operations or activities. The management believes it has a strong case for the appeal, citing that similar penalty proceedings for earlier financial years, specifically FY 2002-03, FY 2003-04, and FY 2006-07, have already been decided in favor of the company by the ITAT. The company confirmed its intention to challenge the current penalty order.
Historical Stock Returns for LG Electronics
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.48% | +6.34% | +6.28% | +1.88% | -4.91% | -4.91% |
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