Mahindra Logistics Receives GST Penalty Order of Rs 8,86,944/- from Haridwar Authority
Mahindra Logistics Limited received a GST penalty order of Rs 8,86,944/- from Deputy Commissioner Haridwar for alleged excess Input Tax Credit claims in FY 2019-2020. The total financial implications include tax demand, interest, and penalty totaling over Rs 28 lakh, which will be treated as contingent liabilities. The company expects a favourable outcome on appeal and does not anticipate material impact on its financial position or operations.

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Mahindra Logistics Limited has informed stock exchanges about receiving a GST penalty order from tax authorities in Uttarakhand. The company disclosed this development under SEBI regulations on 7 March 2026.
GST Penalty Details
The Deputy Commissioner Haridwar, Uttarakhand, has imposed a penalty of Rs 8,86,944/- on Mahindra Logistics for alleged excess Input Tax Credit claims during FY 2019-2020. The order falls under the provisions of the Uttarakhand GST Act 2017, CGST Act 2017 and IGST Act 2017.
| Component: | Amount (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Tax Demand: | 8,86,944/- |
| Interest: | 10,18,260/- |
| Penalty: | 8,86,944/- |
Financial Impact Assessment
The company has clarified that these amounts will form part of the contingent liabilities in its financial statements. However, based on the company's internal assessment, prevailing law, and advice from legal counsel, Mahindra Logistics remains hopeful of securing a favourable outcome at the next adjudicating authority or tribunal level.
Company's Response Strategy
Mahindra Logistics has indicated that it does not reasonably expect the order to have any material financial impact on the company's operations or financial position. The company received the order dated 7 March 2026 at 3:00 P.M. (IST) on the same day.
Regulatory Compliance
The disclosure has been made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Company Secretary Jignesh Parikh signed the intimation, which has also been uploaded on the company's official website for transparency.
The matter represents a routine tax assessment dispute that the company expects to resolve through the established legal appellate process.
































