Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited Receives Orders Regarding GST Demand
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd. announced receipt of multiple orders dated March 16, 2026, from H.S. Govardhana Rao, Assistant Commissioner, East Division-5 Bangalore-East Commissionerate. The orders, while formally addressed to Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), relate to the business of Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited, which was demerged from ABFRL and became effective May 1, 2025.The orders pertain to demand notices issued under OIO numbers 325/GST/AC/ED5/2026, 324/GST/AC/ED5/2026, and additional related orders. The demands are related to disputes regarding the reversal of Input Tax Credit (ITC) on inventory written off / shrinkage for fiscal years 2019-20 to 2021-2022 and Fixed Assets write-off for FY 2019-20 TO 2022-2023.
The details of the demands are as follows:
| Particulars | Details (OIO No- 325/GST/AC/ED5/2026) | Details (OIO No- 324/GST/AC/ED5/2026) | Details (Additional Order) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax | ₹ 1,57,30,210 | ₹ 1,88,23,086 | Not quantified |
| Interest | Not quantified | Not quantified | Not quantified |
| Penalty | ₹ 1,57,30,210 | ₹ 1,88,23,086 | Not quantified |
| Total Demand | ₹ 3,14,60,420 | ₹ 3,76,46,172 | Not quantified |
The company stated that the orders were received on March 17, 2026. Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd. believes the demands are not legally tenable and intends to file an appeal against the orders with the Appellate Authority. The company reports no material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities as a result of these orders. The delay in disclosure was deemed unintentional and was reported promptly upon notification to company executives.
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