FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has been issued Goods and Services Tax (GST) demands and penalties totalling Rs 447.5 crore. The orders, received from various GST officials over the weekend, relate to issues such as disallowed GST credit and tax on expatriate salaries. While the company states these demands will have no material impact, they are preparing to appeal the decisions.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), a leading FMCG maker renowned for brands such as Lux, Lifebuoy, Surf Excel, Rin, Ponds, and Dove, disclosed on Monday that it has received Goods and Services Tax (GST) demands and penalties totaling Rs 447.5 crore from the authorities.
The regulatory filing by HUL re
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FAQ :
HUL faces a total of Rs 447.5 crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) demands and penalties.
The demands are primarily for disallowed GST credit and tax on salaries, including allowances paid to expatriates.
The tax demand specifically for salaries, including allowances paid to expatriates, amounts to Rs 372.82 crore, with an additional penalty of Rs 39.90 crore.
HUL has stated that these GST demands and penalties will have no material impact on the company's financial, operational, or other activities.
HUL is assessing the situation and is prepared to exercise its right to appeal the orders, as they are currently appealable.