Alkem Laboratories Limited has informed the Exchange about Action(s) initiated or orders passed
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Alkem Laboratories has received an order from the Commissioner of GST & Central Excise (Appeals-II), Chennai, related to its Tamil Nadu GSTIN for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20. The order demands GST of about Rs. 3.83 crore along with interest and a penalty of Rs. 38.34 lakh, alleging short payment of taxes. The company has stated that it disagrees with the order, maintains that taxes were correctly paid, and intends to file an appeal. Alkem has clarified that there is no material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities from this order.
The demand amount (~Rs. 4.21 crore excluding interest) is small relative to Alkem's overall scale, and since the company is contesting it, the immediate hit to shareholders is limited. Investors should track the appeal outcome, as a final adverse ruling could add to tax outflow.