Vodafone Idea gets Rs 4.16 crore GST penalty order from West Bengal tax authority

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Vodafone Idea received an order on 22 December 2025 from the Deputy Commissioner, Large Taxpayer Unit in West Bengal under Section 73 of the CGST and SGST Act, 2017. The order confirms a penalty of Rs 4.16 crore along with a tax demand and applicable interest. The allegation is excess availment of Input Tax Credit and payment of tax under the wrong head. The company has stated it does not agree with the order and will pursue rectification or reversal through appropriate action.

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A tax demand of about Rs 4.16 crore plus interest. Vodafone Idea will contest the order, so any financial hit is unlikely to be material for the stock.