Tata Communications Ltd has announced that it has been awarded a strategic mandate to deliver a comprehensive digital infrastructure for the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), the newly established appellate body under the Ministry of Finance.
In a regulatory filing, the company said it will deploy an integrated "digital fabric of solutions" that spans network fabric, IoT, cloud, security, and unified management for GSTAT benches across India. The end-to-end project covers LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, video conferencing, cloud services and advanced cybersecurity systems.
The move is expected to transform tribunal operations by enhancing transparency, speeding up case management, and ensuring secure data transfer. Tata Communications said predictive analytics and chatbot-enabled features will be integrated to simplify user experience and ensure seamless nationwide access for taxpayers.
Commenting on the development, the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer said:
"We are honoured to partner with the Ministry of Finance and be entrusted with building and managing the digital backbone for GSTAT, a reformative institution in India's taxation landscape. This collaboration underscores our commitment to strengthen India's digital governance ecosystem."
The GSTAT is expected to play a critical role in resolving indirect tax disputes efficiently following the recent GST reforms. By leveraging advanced digital tools, the platform aims to reduce delays, promote accountability, and strengthen trust in India's tax administration framework.
On the market front, shares of Tata Communications traded at Rs 1,630.20 on Monday, up 1.02%. The stock hit a day's high of Rs 1,642.80 and a low of Rs 1,608.20 during the session. Over the past year, the scrip has declined 23.64%, moving between Rs 1,291.00 and Rs 2,175.00. The company currently trades at a price-to-earnings multiple of 27.50 with a dividend yield of 1.53%.
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