Eternal Limited Faces ₹14.76 Crore GST Demand and Penalty for FY 2020-21
Eternal Limited, formerly Zomato Limited, received a GST demand order of ₹14.76 crore plus an equal penalty from Uttar Pradesh tax authorities for the 2020-21 financial year. The order alleges short payment of tax collected at source and output tax. Eternal plans to appeal, stating it has a strong case and expects no financial impact.

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Eternal , formerly known as Zomato Limited, has received a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand order of ₹14.76 crore, along with an equal penalty amount, from the Deputy Commissioner, State Tax, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The order, received on August 19, 2025, pertains to the financial year 2020-21 and alleges short payment of tax collected at source and output tax.
Details of the GST Demand
The GST demand order breaks down as follows:
Component | Amount (₹) |
---|---|
GST amount | 14,76,071 |
Penalty | 14,76,071 |
Total demand | 29,52,142 |
Additionally, interest will be applicable on the GST amount as per the relevant provisions.
Company's Response
Eternal Limited has stated that it believes it has a strong case on merits and plans to file an appeal against the order before the appropriate authority. The company does not expect any financial impact from this matter, indicating confidence in its position.
Regulatory Disclosure
In compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Eternal Limited has made a formal disclosure to the stock exchanges.
About Eternal Limited
Eternal Limited, previously operating as Zomato Limited, is headquartered at Ground Floor 12A, 94 Meghdoot, Nehru Place, New Delhi - 110019, India. The company's CIN is L93030DL2010PLC198141.
While this GST demand presents a regulatory challenge for Eternal Limited, the company's stance suggests it is prepared to contest the order. Investors and stakeholders will likely be watching closely as the appeal process unfolds, given the significant amount involved in the demand and penalty.
Historical Stock Returns for Eternal
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+0.59% | -1.93% | +2.67% | +58.72% | +16.42% | +156.59% |