Jubilant Pharmova Faces ₹22.10 Crore Income Tax Demand for FY20, Company Initiates Rectification and Appeal Process

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Mumbai, December 31, 2025: Jubilant Pharmova Limited (NSE: JUBLPHARMA | BSE: 530019) has informed stock exchanges that it has received an income tax demand order amounting to ₹22.10 crore for the financial year 2020. The company has stated that it is taking corrective and appellate steps and does not expect any material financial impact from the order.

Details of the Tax Demand​

According to the disclosure, Jubilant Pharmova received an order dated December 27, 2025, from the Income Tax Department, DCIT/ACIT (Central), Moradabad. The order was received by the company on December 30, 2025, at 4:23 PM IST. The tax demand raised stands at ₹22.10 crore.
The demand primarily arises from arithmetical errors and mistakes apparent from records, along with certain disallowances of expenses and deductions, and transfer pricing adjustments. The company has stated that these adjustments were made ignoring its submissions during the assessment process.

Company’s Response and Next Steps​

Jubilant Pharmova has indicated that it is in the process of filing a rectification application with the assessing officer to address the errors identified in the order. In addition, the company may also appeal the assessment order before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, as required.
The management has stated that it expects relief from the assessing or appellate authorities and has clarified that it does not anticipate any material financial implications arising from the demand.

Summary of Litigation Details​

ParticularsDetails
Financial year involvedFY 2020
Tax demand amount₹22.10 crore
Authority issuing orderIncome Tax Department, DCIT/ACIT (Central), Moradabad
Nature of demandArithmetical errors, expense disallowances, deduction issues, transfer pricing adjustments
Company actionRectification application and or appeal before ITAT
Financial impact outlookNo material impact expected

About the Company​

Jubilant Pharmova Limited is a diversified pharmaceutical company with operations spanning pharmaceuticals, contract research and development services, generics, and specialty businesses. The company is listed on both the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE.
 

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