Tata Capital Receives ₹413.18 Crore Income Tax Demand Notice for FY 2017-18
Tata Capital Limited received an Income Tax reassessment order demanding ₹413.18 crores for FY 2017-18, primarily due to alleged short credit of taxes paid by erstwhile subsidiary TCFSL. The demand includes ₹209.52 crores in principal amount and ₹202.72 crores in interest. The company believes the demand is erroneous due to computational errors and plans to file rectification applications and appeals, expecting a favorable outcome with no material financial impact.

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Tata Capital Limited has received a significant Income Tax reassessment order demanding ₹413.18 crores for Financial Year 2017-18, according to a regulatory filing made on March 21, 2026. The order was issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle - 2(3)(1), Mumbai, under Section 143(3) read with Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Order Details and Timeline
The reassessment order was issued on the Income Tax website on March 20, 2026, and downloaded by the company on March 21, 2026. The order pertains to Tata Capital Financial Services Limited (TCFSL), which was subsequently merged with Tata Capital Limited with an appointed date of April 1, 2023.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority: | Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle - 2(3)(1), Mumbai |
| Order Date: | March 12, 2026 (issued March 20, 2026) |
| Assessment Year: | 2018-19 (FY 2017-18) |
| Total Demand: | ₹413.18 crores |
| Principal Amount: | ₹209.52 crores |
| Interest Component: | ₹202.72 crores |
Nature of Alleged Violations
The primary issue centers around alleged short credit of taxes paid by the erstwhile TCFSL. According to the company's analysis, the assessing officer erroneously credited taxes paid by Tata Capital Limited (₹16.36 crores) instead of allowing credit for taxes actually paid by TCFSL, which aggregated to ₹225.89 crores as claimed in the income tax return.
The company highlighted that ₹224 crores in tax credit was duly allowed in the original assessment order under Section 143(3) dated September 29, 2021. This computational error resulted in a short credit of ₹209.52 crores, upon which interest of ₹202.72 crores was subsequently levied.
Company's Response and Expected Impact
Tata Capital Limited has stated it does not envisage any material financial implication at this stage, citing apparent errors in the computation sheet. The company plans to take the following steps:
- File rectification application for computational errors
- Appeal the reassessment order through appropriate channels
- Address additional disallowances with tax impact of ₹26.31 crores
Additional Disallowances
Beyond the primary tax credit issue, the order includes certain disallowances for FY 2017-18 with a tax impact of ₹26.31 crores. The company has already filed or is in the process of filing appeals with the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) for these matters. Management expressed confidence in achieving favorable outcomes based on strong legal grounds and judicial precedents.
Management Outlook
The company's management believes the entire demand is not maintainable due to the computational errors identified. They expect a favorable outcome and anticipate no impact on the company's financials, operations, or other activities. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Tata Capital
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +1.29% | -0.47% | -8.96% | -4.05% | -4.05% | -4.05% |


































