Bajaj Consumer Care Limited has received a tax demand order from the Superintendent, Tax Officer, Ambala, Haryana, involving a total demand of ₹27.21 lakh. The company disclosed this development on December 30, 2025, under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.

Tax Demand Details

The order has been issued under section 73 of the CGST Act 2017, primarily concerning the disallowance of GST credit claimed by the company. The tax authorities have raised a demand for the declared tax value along with applicable penalties.

Nature of Violation

The tax order has been passed on account of the disallowance of GST credit previously claimed by the company. The authorities have questioned the eligibility or validity of certain GST credits that Bajaj Consumer Care had availed, leading to this demand notice under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act.

Company's Response and Impact Assessment

Bajaj Consumer Care has clarified that this tax demand order will not impact its financial, operational, or other business activities. The company has emphasized that the order is appealable under the GST framework and has indicated its intention to contest the demand at the higher appellate level.

The management's assessment suggests confidence in their GST credit claims and procedures, as evidenced by their decision to challenge the order through the established appellate mechanism rather than accepting the demand.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This regulation requires listed companies to inform stock exchanges about material events that could impact investor decisions, including regulatory orders and tax demands above specified thresholds.

Bajaj Consumer Care Limited has received another tax demand order, this time from Bihar State Tax authorities, as disclosed in a regulatory filing under SEBI Listing Regulations on December 24, 2025. This follows the earlier tax order from Central Tax authorities in Bengaluru.

Latest Tax Order from Bihar

The company received an order from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of State Tax Jurisdiction: Patna Special, Central, Bihar, dated December 23, 2025. The order pertains to a tax demand under Section 73(9) of CGST/BGST Act 2017.

Previous Tax Order Summary

Earlier, the company had received a tax demand from Central Tax authorities in Bengaluru for ₹13.94 lakh with a penalty of ₹1.73 lakh under Section 73 of the CGST Act, 2017.

Nature of Violation

Both tax orders have been issued on account of the disallowance of GST credit. The Bihar order specifically mentions disallowance of GST credit with a declared tax value of ₹51.75 lakh. Additionally, interest of ₹34.93 lakh under Section 50 of the CGST Act, 2017 has been levied in the Bihar case.

Company's Response and Impact Assessment

Bajaj Consumer Care Limited has maintained that there is no impact on the financial, operational, or other activities of the company due to these alleged tax demands. The company has indicated that both orders are appealable and is in the process of contesting them at the higher appellate level.

Regulatory Compliance

The latest disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended. The filing was signed by Vivek Mishra, Head (Legal) and Company Secretary, with membership number A21901, ensuring transparency with stakeholders regarding regulatory developments.