Puravankara Limited Receives Income Tax Demand Notices Worth Rs 51.87 Crores for FY 2016-17 and 2017-18
Puravankara Limited has received income tax demand notices totaling Rs 51.87 crores for assessment years 2016-17 and 2017-18 from the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Bengaluru. The demands comprise Rs 39.34 crores for 2016-17 due to disallowance of expenses and notional additions, and Rs 12.53 crores for 2017-18 due to expense disallowances and denial of indexation benefits. The company plans to file appeals and believes it has strong grounds to contest the orders.

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Puravankara Limited has informed stock exchanges about receiving income tax demand notices totaling Rs 51.87 crores for assessment years 2016-17 and 2017-18. The real estate developer disclosed this development under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.
Income Tax Demand Details
The company received demand notices under Section 156 of the Income Tax Act from the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle -1(2), Bengaluru. The notices were received on March 31, 2026, following assessment orders under Section 147 read with Section 143(3).
| Assessment Year | Demand Amount | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | Rs 39.34 Crores | Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle -1(2), Bengaluru |
| 2017-18 | Rs 12.53 Crores | Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle -1(2), Bengaluru |
| Total | Rs 51.87 Crores |
Nature of Tax Disputes
For assessment year 2016-17, the demand of Rs 39.34 crores arose due to disallowance of certain expenses and certain additions on notional basis. The assessment year 2017-18 demand of Rs 12.53 crores resulted from disallowance of certain expenses and denial of indexation for the cost of acquisition of shares.
Company's Response Strategy
Puravankara Limited has outlined its response to the income tax demands:
- The company is in the process of filing an appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) against the said orders within prescribed timelines
- Management believes it has strong legal and factual grounds to support its case
- The company is assessing the implications of these orders on its financial statements
- There is no impact on operations or other activities
Regulatory Compliance
The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of SEBI Listing Regulations and SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 issued on July 11, 2023 and last updated on January 30, 2026. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Sudip Chatterjee signed the intimation letter dated April 1, 2026.
The company has informed both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited about these developments as part of its ongoing disclosure obligations to keep investors informed about material events.
Historical Stock Returns for Puravankara
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.34% | +19.02% | +24.31% | -11.35% | -0.59% | +238.98% |
How might this Rs 51.87 crore tax demand impact Puravankara's cash flow and upcoming project funding plans?
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