United Breweries Ltd. Receives Order Regarding Tax Litigation
United Breweries Ltd. has received an order from the Deputy Commissioner of State Tax, Maharashtra State VAT Department. The order, dated March 30, 2026, and received April 1, 2026, concerns the non-submission of declaration forms in C & F for a concessional rate of tax.The demand issued under Section 9(2) of the Central Sales Tax Act 1956 totals ₹ 22,50,12,884, encompassing ₹ 9,65,72,053 in additional tax, ₹ 10,42,97,818 in interest, and ₹ 2,41,43,013 in penalty, all pertaining to the fiscal year 2021-22.The company is currently evaluating its course of action and anticipates defending the matter before the appellate authority. United Breweries Ltd. does not expect a...