Dhanuka Agritech Receives Rs 14.96 Crore Entry Tax Demand Orders from Haryana Department
Dhanuka Agritech Limited received entry tax demand orders worth Rs 14.96 crore from Haryana's Excise & Taxation Department for alleged non-payment during FY2015-18. The largest demand of Rs 11.95 crore relates to FY2015-16, while smaller amounts of Rs 0.06 crore and Rs 2.95 crore pertain to FY2016-17 and FY2017-18 respectively. The company considers these demands legally unsustainable and plans to challenge them through appropriate legal remedies, expecting no material impact on business operations or financial performance.

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Dhanuka agritech Limited has received entry tax demand orders totaling Rs 14.96 crore from the Excise & Taxation Department, Gurugram, relating to alleged non-payment of entry tax under the Haryana Tax on Entry of Goods into Local Areas Act, 2008. The company disclosed this development under Regulation 30 of SEBI listing regulations on February 06, 2026.
Demand Order Details
The company received three separate demand orders covering multiple financial years, with the communication received on February 05, 2026. The demands relate to goods brought into local areas of Haryana during the assessment years 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18.
| Financial Year: | Demand Amount |
|---|---|
| FY 2015-16: | Rs 11.95 crore |
| FY 2016-17: | Rs 0.06 crore |
| FY 2017-18: | Rs 2.95 crore |
| Total: | Rs 14.96 crore |
Nature of Alleged Violation
According to the demand orders, the Excise & Taxation Department has alleged that Dhanuka Agritech failed to discharge entry tax liability under the Haryana Tax on Entry of Goods into Local Areas Act, 2008. The violations specifically relate to goods brought into local areas of Haryana during the three assessment years mentioned above.
Company's Response and Legal Strategy
Dhanuka Agritech has stated that based on its assessment, the aforementioned demands are not maintainable. The company is currently evaluating all available legal options, including filing a writ petition against the demand orders. This indicates the company's intention to challenge the validity and enforceability of these tax demands through appropriate legal channels.
Financial Impact Assessment
The company has clarified that it does not envisage any relevant impact on its financials, operations, or other activities despite the substantial demand amount. This assessment suggests management's confidence in successfully contesting the demands and their belief that the orders lack legal merit.
Regulatory Compliance
The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Jitin Sadana signed the regulatory filing, ensuring proper adherence to listing obligations for material developments that could affect stakeholder interests.
Historical Stock Returns for Dhanuka Agritech
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.63% | -4.57% | -8.36% | -35.90% | -25.76% | +39.33% |


































