Mahindra Logistics Limited has informed the Exchange about Pendency of Litigation(s)/dispute(s) or the outcome impacting the Company. Detailed disclosure in this regard is attached.
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Mahindra Logistics has received an order from the Additional Commissioner of GST & Central Excise (Mumbai East) imposing a penalty of about Rs. 10.95 crore on the company for allegedly claiming excess, ineligible, or incorrect Input Tax Credit across five financial years from FY2018-19 to FY2022-23 under Maharashtra GST, CGST, and IGST Acts. Along with the penalty, the order also includes a tax demand of Rs. 10.95 crore and interest of Rs. 1.73 crore, taking the total exposure to roughly Rs. 23.6 crore. This amount will be shown as a contingent liability in the company's books rather than an immediate expense. The company plans to appeal this order at the next higher authority or tribunal. Based on its own assessment, legal advice from counsel, and prevailing law, Mahindra Logistics believes it has a strong case and does not expect this order to have any material impact on its financials or operations.
For shareholders, this is a moderate watchpoint rather than an alarm. The ~Rs. 23.6 crore exposure is small relative to Mahindra Logistics' overall business and has been classified as a contingent liability, not a confirmed loss. Stock price impact is likely limited, though the case will need to be tracked through the appeal process for any reversal or escalation.