News Companies Syngene International Receives Tax Penalty Relief Order for Assessment Year 2018-19Syngene International Receives Tax Penalty Relief Order for Assessment Year 2018-19
Syngene International Limited has received a favorable tax order from the National Faceless Assessment Centre dated March 13, 2026, dropping penalty proceedings for Assessment Year 2018-19. The development follows the company's successful appeal that resulted in complete relief of Rs.2,78,45,669 in previously disallowed expenses. The penalty proceedings, initially initiated in March 2023, have now been formally concluded with no financial impact on the company.
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Syngene International Limited has received a positive development in its tax litigation matters, with the National Faceless Assessment Centre dropping penalty proceedings for Assessment Year 2018-19. The company disclosed this update to stock exchanges on March 14, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations.
Tax Assessment Timeline and Developments
The tax matter originated with an order dated March 27, 2023, when the National Faceless Assessment Centre made a disallowance of expenses worth Rs.2,78,45,669 under sections 147 and 144B of the Income Tax Act for Assessment Year 2018-19. Simultaneously, the authority issued a show cause notice proposing to levy penalty in relation to this disallowance under sections 274 and 270A of the Act.
| Key Timeline: | Details |
|---|---|
| Initial Order: | March 27, 2023 - Expense disallowance of Rs.2,78,45,669 |
| Show Cause Notice: | March 27, 2023 - Penalty proceedings initiated |
| Appeal Order: | February 14, 2025 - Relief directed by appellate authority |
| Effect Order: | September 11, 2025 - Full relief of Rs.2,78,45,669 granted |
| Penalty Dropped: | March 13, 2026 - Penalty proceedings concluded |
Successful Appeal Process
Syngene International challenged the initial assessment order before the National Faceless Appeal Centre. The appellate authority passed a favorable order on February 14, 2025, directing the Assessing Officer to verify details and allow relief to the company. Following this directive, the Assessing Officer issued an order on September 11, 2025, giving effect to the appellate order and granting complete relief of Rs.2,78,45,669.
Current Status and Financial Impact
Pursuant to the relief granted, the National Faceless Assessment Centre has now passed an order under section 270A of the Income Tax Act dated March 13, 2026, formally dropping the penalty proceedings that were initiated through the March 27, 2023 notice.
| Current Position: | Status |
|---|---|
| Expense Disallowance: | Fully reversed - Rs.2,78,45,669 relief granted |
| Penalty Proceedings: | Dropped completely |
| Financial Impact: | No material impact expected |
| Compliance Status: | No aberrations identified in latest order |
Regulatory Compliance
The company has fulfilled its disclosure obligations under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations, providing comprehensive details of the tax matter resolution. Syngene International stated that no action is required from the company's side since the penalty proceedings have been dropped. The company believes there will be no material impact on its financials, operations, or activities from this development.
This resolution represents a complete closure of the tax litigation matter for Assessment Year 2018-19, with Syngene International successfully defending its position through the appellate process.
Historical Stock Returns for Syngene International
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.15% | +4.25% | -5.71% | -36.63% | -37.80% | -23.57% |
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