Patanjali Foods Limited CGST Appeal Rejected, Faces Demand of Rs. 44,82,198
Patanjali Foods Limited disclosed that the Office of the Commissioner, CGST (Appeals), Meerut has rejected both the company's appeal and the Principal Commissioner's appeal regarding a CGST matter, upholding the original order dated January 10, 2025. The company faces a total financial exposure of Rs. 89,64,396, comprising demand amount of Rs. 44,82,198 and penalty of Rs. 44,82,198. The company stated it will take necessary action to defend its case before the appellate authority and expects no impact on its operations beyond the specified amounts.
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Patanjali Foods Limited has disclosed to stock exchanges that its appeal regarding a Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) matter has been rejected by the appellate authority. The company made this disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations on March 03, 2026.
Appeal Rejection Details
The Office of the Commissioner, CGST (Appeals), Meerut has rejected both appeals filed in connection with the original order dated January 10, 2025. The appellate authority dismissed the appeal filed by the Principal Commissioner, CGST, Uttar Pradesh as well as the company's own appeal, thereby upholding the original order passed by ADC, Central Goods and Service Taxes, Meerut.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Appeal Authority: | Office of the Commissioner, CGST (Appeals), Meerut |
| Order Date: | January 29, 2026 |
| Portal Upload Date: | March 02, 2026 |
| Original Order Date: | January 10, 2025 |
| Communication Type: | Order-in-Appeal |
Financial Implications
The company has provided clarity on the expected financial impact of this development. Patanjali Foods stated that it does not expect any financial liability beyond the amounts specified in the original demand.
| Financial Component: | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Demand Amount: | 44,82,198 |
| Penalty Amount: | 44,82,198 |
| Total Exposure: | 89,64,396 |
The company emphasized that this matter will not have any impact on its financial, operational and other activities beyond the specified demand and penalty amounts.
Company's Response Strategy
Patanjali Foods has indicated its intention to continue defending the case through available legal remedies. The company stated that it will be taking necessary action to defend its case before the appellate authority, suggesting further legal proceedings may be pursued.
Regulatory Compliance
This disclosure follows the company's previous intimations dated April 26, 2024, January 11, 2025 and August 06, 2025 regarding the same pending CGST litigation. The company has filed Form A in compliance with Regulation 30(13) of the Listing Regulations, providing detailed information about the communication received from the tax authority.
The matter pertains to a GST demand as specified in the original order, with the company maintaining its position to challenge the decision through appropriate legal channels.
Historical Stock Returns for Patanjali Foods
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