RR Kabel Limited Receives Additional Income Tax Orders Worth ₹66.58 Crores
RR Kabel Limited has received fresh income tax re-assessment orders totaling ₹66.58 crores (including ₹42.27 crores interest) for assessment years 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2021-22. Combined with earlier orders of ₹12.68 crores, the company now faces cumulative tax exposure of ₹79.26 crores across multiple assessment years. The company plans to file appeals and rectification applications, maintaining that these orders will not materially impact its operations.

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RR Kabel Limited has received additional re-assessment orders from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Vadodara for three more assessment years. This latest communication follows the company's earlier disclosure of assessment orders worth ₹12.68 crores for different assessment years.
Latest Assessment Orders Details
The company received fresh re-assessment orders under Section 143(3) read with Section 147 of the Income Tax Act for three assessment years:
| Assessment Year: | Receipt Date | Financial Year Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 24 March 2026 | 2017-18 |
| 2019-20 | 24 March 2026 | 2018-19 |
| 2021-22 | 23 March 2026 | 2020-21 |
Financial Impact and Demand Breakdown
The income tax demands arise from certain additions and disallowances of expenditures under various sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The total financial exposure for the latest orders amounts to:
| Component: | Amount (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|
| Total Tax Demand | 24.31 |
| Interest Component | 42.27 |
| Total Exposure | 66.58 |
Cumulative Tax Exposure
Combining the earlier assessment orders with the latest re-assessment orders, RR Kabel Limited now faces a cumulative income tax exposure across multiple assessment years:
| Order Type: | Amount (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|
| Earlier Assessment Orders (AY 2017-18, 2020-21, 2024-25) | 12.68 |
| Latest Re-assessment Orders (AY 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22) | 66.58 |
| Total Cumulative Exposure | 79.26 |
Company's Response Strategy
RR Kabel Limited has outlined its response strategy to address the latest orders. The company believes that the demand raised is higher than the additions made in one of the re-assessment orders due to certain computational or clerical errors, which are rectifiable under Section 154 of the Income Tax Act. The company plans to file rectification before the jurisdictional Assessing Officer and intends to file appeals against all the orders.
Expected Impact Assessment
Despite the significant financial exposure, the company's management maintains that these orders are not expected to have any material impact on its financials, operations, or other business activities. No penalties, restrictions, or sanctions have been imposed pursuant to the latest communication from the income tax department.
Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure
This disclosure has been made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The information represents a continuation of the company's earlier intimations dated 29 November 2023, 04 December 2023, 31 March 2025, and 18 March 2026. The details have been uploaded to the company's website at www.rrkabel.com for stakeholder access.
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