Urban Company Limited has informed the Exchange regarding receipt of show cause notice from GST Authorities

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Urban Company has received a show cause notice from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Mumbai, dated September 27, 2025, for alleged non-payment of GST of about ₹51.30 crore (plus interest and penalty, to be levied separately) covering April 2021 to March 2025. The dispute centers on tax classification: the company has been paying 5% GST under Section 9(5) of the CGST Act on services like plumbing, carpentry, electrician, and cleaning by treating them as housekeeping services, whereas DGGI's view is that housekeeping under this section also covers appliance repair, appliance servicing, and painting. The company has stated it believes it has a strong case on merits, supported by external legal and tax advisors, and will respond within the prescribed timelines. The company has clarified that this notice will not impact its financial, operational, or other activities.

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This is a pre-litigation tax demand and not a final order, so there is no immediate financial hit. However, if the company loses, the total liability could rise significantly once interest and penalty are added on top of the ₹51.30 crore base demand, which is a material amount for the company and a key risk to watch.