Cummins India Faces Rs 1.43 Crore Customs Penalty, Plans Appeal
Cummins India Limited has been hit with a customs penalty of Rs 1.43 crore over alleged import classification issues. The penalty includes Rs 71,73,200 in differential customs duty and an equal amount as penalty under Section 114A of the Customs Act, 1962. The company plans to appeal the decision to the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), asserting that the penalty will not materially impact its financial or operational activities. Cummins India has also scheduled a conference call on August 8 to discuss its Q2 financial results with analysts and investors.

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Cummins India Limited , a leading manufacturer of engines and related technologies, has been hit with a customs penalty of Rs 1.43 crore over alleged import classification issues. The company plans to appeal the decision, maintaining that the penalty will not materially impact its financial or operational activities.
Penalty Details
The Office of the Principal Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai, issued an Order-In-Original (O-I-O) to Cummins India, imposing a total penalty of Rs 1,43,46,400. This amount consists of:
- Differential customs duty: Rs 71,73,200
- Penalty under Section 114A of the Customs Act, 1962: Rs 71,73,200
The penalty stems from allegations of incorrect classification of imported goods using wrong Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) codes under the Customs Act, 1962.
Company's Response
Cummins India received the order on July 22 and promptly disclosed the information to the stock exchanges on July 25, in compliance with SEBI regulations. The company has stated its intention to file an appeal with the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), seeking withdrawal of both the demand and the penalty.
In its regulatory filing, Cummins India emphasized that the penalty "neither have any material impact on the financials of the Company nor have any impact on operational or other activity of the Company."
Upcoming Investor Communication
In a separate announcement, Cummins India has scheduled a conference call for analysts and investors on August 8, at 12:00 Noon IST. The call will follow the announcement of the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30. Ms. Shveta Arya, Managing Director of Cummins India Limited, along with other members of the management team, will be present to address questions from participants.
Investors and analysts interested in participating in the conference call can access it through various international toll-free numbers or a universal dial-in number provided by the company.
As Cummins India navigates this regulatory challenge, stakeholders will be keenly watching the outcome of the appeal and its potential implications on the company's import practices and financial statements.
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