UltraTech Cement has been issued an order by the CGST authority in Bhavnagar demanding Rs 2.28 crore, comprising GST, interest, and penalty. This demand relates to the alleged non-payment of differential GST on royalty for mined limestone. The company intends to challenge this order, stating that the relevant duty and interest have already been paid but were not recognised by the authority. Despite this, UltraTech Cement reported a significant 68.76% increase in net profit for the September 2023 quarter.
UltraTech Cement, a leading player in the cement industry, has encountered a GST setback as it received an order from the Assistant Commissioner, CGST C. Ex Division 3, Bhavnagar. The order demands a payment of Rs 1.14 crore, inclusive of interest and penalty, alleging non-payment of differential G
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FAQ :
UltraTech Cement has been ordered to pay a total of Rs 2.28 crore, which includes Rs 1.14 crore for GST, plus interest and a penalty of Rs 1.14 crore.
The demand is for alleged non-payment of differential GST on royalty for mined limestone.
No, UltraTech Cement plans to contest the order through legal channels.
The company states that the differential duty with interest had already been deposited but was not acknowledged by the authority.
The company reported a 68.76% growth in consolidated net profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2023, reaching Rs 1,280.38 crore.