Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the nation's largest car manufacturer, has been issued a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand notice amounting to Rs 5.4 crore. This notice was disclosed by the company in a recent communication to the stock exchanges.
The GST Department in Gujarat issued the show cause notice (SCN) for the period spanning from July 2017 to March 2023. The demand is based on the denial of input tax credit (ITC) on certain services, as outlined in the SCN. The total demand mentioned is Rs 5.4 crore (approximately).
In response to the notice, Maruti Suzuki has announced that it will file a detailed reply before the adjudicating authority. The company emphasized that this notice will not affect its financial, operational, or other activities.
Despite the significant demand, Maruti Suzuki assured stakeholders that there would be no adverse impact on its financial health or daily operations. The company remains confident in addressing the notice through appropriate legal channels.
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, a leader in the Indian automotive market, has consistently maintained a strong financial and operational performance. The company’s proactive approach in dealing with the GST notice underscores its commitment to compliance and transparency. As Maruti Suzuki prepares its response to the GST demand, industry watchers are keenly observing the outcome of this case, which highlights the complexities and challenges companies face in navigating India’s GST framework.