JSW Dulux Updates Litigation Status with Karnataka GST Department Order

JSW Dulux Updates Litigation Status with Karnataka GST Department Order​

JSW Dulux Ltd, formerly Akzo Nobel India Limited, has received an order from the Karnataka GST Department detailing its pending litigation, updating the status of proceedings initiated against the company. The company reported receiving the order on April 21, 2026.

The litigation pertains to the period spanning April 2019 to March 2020, relating to the disallowance of input tax credit under Section 74 of the CGST/SGST Act, 2017.

The matter originated when the Company received a Show Cause Notice from the Karnataka GST Department on June 3, 2024. The initial demand raised at that time amounted to Rs. 101,09,35,870/-, which included:

• Tax: Rs. 36,87,92,445/-
• Interest: Rs. 27,33,50,980/-
• Penalty: Rs. 36,87,92,445/-

Following the Company's response and the subsequent review by the Asst. Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Local GST Office, Karnataka GST Department, an order was issued on March 31, 2026. The company received this revised order on April 21, 2026.

This final order contained a revised demand amount of Rs. 14,75,83,468/-, comprising:

• Tax: Rs. 4,80,57,137/-
• Interest: Rs. 5,14,69,194/-
• Penalty: Rs. 4,80,57,137/-

JSW Dulux stated that the revised order is open for further submissions to the relevant authorities, and the company is currently in the process of responding to the order within the specified timeframe.

JSWDULUX Stock Price Movement​

Today, JSW Dulux Limited shares gained momentum, settling at ₹2949.1, marking a 1.35% increase for the session. Trading activity for the day saw the equity transact 30,169 shares.