Rathi Steel & Power receives ₹59.44 lakh GST demand from Rourkela
- Received a GST demand of ₹59.44 lakh from Rourkela authorities on October 9, 2026
- Demand relates to interest on delayed GST payments for January 2021 under Section 74 CGST Act
- Company states no material impact on financials or operations is expected
- Management plans to explore legal remedies to contest the maintainability of the demand

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Rathi Steel & Power received a demand order of ₹59.44 lakh from the Additional Commissioner, GST & Central Excise, Rourkela Commissionerate, Odisha. The order was issued on October 8, 2026, and received by the company on October 9, 2026.
The demand was raised under Section 74 of the CGST Act, 2017. It pertains to interest on delayed payments of GST liability for the month of January 2021.
Disclosure details
The company disclosed this development under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The following table summarizes the key details of the regulatory action:
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Authority | Office of the Additional Commissioner, GST & Central Excise, Rourkela |
| Demand Amount | ₹59.44 lakh |
| Date of Receipt | October 9, 2026 |
| Nature of Action | Demand order under Section 74 CGST Act, 2017 |
| Violation Alleged | Interest on delayed GST payment for January 2021 |
Company response
Rathi Steel & Power stated that no material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities can be foreseen due to this demand. The company believes the said demand is not maintainable.
Management indicated it will explore appropriate legal remedies to contest the order as necessary. The disclosure was signed by Abhishek Verma, Whole Time Director, on October 10, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Rathi Steel & Power
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.63% | -2.25% | -11.67% | -0.84% | -16.65% | +505.45% |
How might the outcome of this specific GST dispute influence the regulatory scrutiny faced by other steel companies in Odisha regarding historical tax compliance?
What are the potential long-term financial implications if Rathi Steel & Power faces additional retrospective tax demands for other periods beyond January 2021?
Could this regulatory action signal a broader tightening of enforcement under Section 74 of the CGST Act, potentially affecting the cash flow planning of mid-cap industrial firms?

































