Update on order received by the wholly owned subsidiary company - Rane Steering Systems Private Limited from the Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department, National Faceless Assessment Centre
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Rane Holdings' wholly owned subsidiary Rane Steering Systems Private Limited (RSSL) has received a penalty order from the Income Tax Department's National Faceless Assessment Centre dated March 11, 2026. The order, under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, imposes a penalty of Rs. 3.63 Crores along with a tax demand of Rs. 6.74 Crores for Assessment Year 2015-16 (FY 2014-15), relating to disallowance of certain revenue expenses in reassessment proceedings. RSSL will contest the penalty by filing an appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). The company notes that the penalty was passed even though the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal had remanded the matter back to CIT(A) on March 04, 2026 to consider the merits of the case.
The financial impact of Rs. 6.74 Crores tax demand plus Rs. 3.63 Crores penalty (total ~Rs. 10.37 Crores) is relatively modest for Rane Holdings. Since the subsidiary is contesting the order and the ITAT has already remanded the matter, near-term stock impact is likely limited, but investors should monitor the appeal outcome.