Mumbai, December 31, 2025: Vedanta Limited (NSE: VEDL, BSE: 500295) has received two separate tax-related orders pertaining to earlier financial years, involving penalties along with tax demand and applicable interest, as per an official communication issued by the company on Wednesday.The first order relates to a dispute on input tax credit for the period from FY2018-19 to FY2020-21. The order confirms a penalty amounting to ₹18.53 lakh, along with the associated tax demand and interest. The matter pertains to the eligibility of certain credits claimed during the said period.
The second order concerns a difference in turnover reported between statutory financial statements and the annual GST reconciliation statement for FY2018-19. In this case, the order confirms a penalty of ₹1.76 crore, in addition to the related tax demand and applicable interest.
Both orders were dated December 30, 2025, and were received by the company on the same day.
Vedanta stated that it intends to file appeals against both orders with the appropriate appellate authorities. The company has indicated that it does not expect these matters to have any material financial impact on its operations.
Order Details at a Glance
| Particulars | Order 1 | Order 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Year Involved | FY2018-19 to FY2020-21 | FY2018-19 |
| Nature of Issue | Input tax credit dispute | Turnover reconciliation difference |
| Penalty Amount | ₹18.53 lakh | ₹1.76 crore |
| Date of Order | December 30, 2025 | December 30, 2025 |
| Company’s Action | Appeal to be filed | Appeal to be filed |
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Vedanta Limited is a diversified natural resources company with operations spanning oil and gas, zinc, lead, silver, aluminium, iron ore, steel, and power. The company is listed on both the NSE and BSE and has a significant presence across India and select international markets.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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