MphasiS Limited has informed the Exchange about General Updates
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MphasiS Limited has received an order from the Bangalore Income Tax Department (DCIT, International Tax, Circle 1(1)) for Assessment Year 2020-21, raising a demand of ₹151.73 crores under sections 201 and 201(1A) read with section 156 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The demand relates to alleged non-deduction of TDS on subcontracting payments made to overseas subsidiaries and associated enterprises. The company has stated that no penalty, restriction, or sanction has been imposed under the present order. MphasiS believes the claims are not maintainable, expects no material financial impact, and plans to file an appeal. The company also noted that similar TDS issues on overseas payments have seen favorable precedents in earlier assessment years for other industry players.
This is a routine tax demand disclosure and not a final liability. Since MphasiS has explicitly stated that there is no material financial impact and intends to appeal, the immediate impact on shareholders is likely limited. However, the ₹151.73 crore demand is sizeable (a noticeable chunk of quarterly profits), so investors should monitor the appeal outcome as an adverse ruling could pressure earnings.