Thomas Cook (India) Limited Receives Regulatory Order Rejecting GST Appeal
Thomas Cook (India) Limited received an order dated April 17, 2026 from the Joint Commissioner of State Tax, Behala, West Bengal, rejecting its appeal application filed on July 2, 2025. The order confirms a GST demand of INR 1,99,322 arising from non-payment of GST on inward supplies liable to reverse charge. Additionally, the company must pay interest of INR 1,35,660 under Section 50 of the CGST Act, 2017, and a penalty of INR 20,000 under Section 73 of the CGST Act, 2017. The company stated it is taking necessary steps to appeal before the Appellate Tribunal and believes it has a good case on merits, with no material financial or operational impact expected.

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Thomas Cook (India) Limited has received an order dated April 17, 2026 from the Joint Commissioner of State Tax, Behala, West Bengal, rejecting the appeal application filed by the company on July 2, 2025. The order was issued under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and confirms a demand arising from non-payment of GST on inward supplies liable to reverse charge.
Details of the Regulatory Order
The Appellate Authority rejected the company's appeal application, thereby confirming the GST demand. The order specifies that the confirmed demand amounts to INR 1,99,322, along with applicable interest and penalty components.
Financial Implications
| Component | Amount | Section Reference |
|---|---|---|
| GST Demand | INR 1,99,322 | Reverse charge on inward supplies |
| Interest | INR 1,35,660 | Section 50 of CGST Act, 2017 |
| Penalty | INR 20,000 | Section 73 of CGST Act, 2017 |
The company has stated that it is taking necessary steps to appeal against the order before the Appellate Tribunal. According to the disclosure, the company believes it has a good case on merits. The company further indicated that there is no material financial or operational impact on the entity resulting from this order.
The intimation has been uploaded on the company's website and submitted to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited for compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations. The disclosure references SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Thomas Cook
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.49% | +8.61% | +25.92% | -33.10% | -23.37% | +146.19% |
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