Akzo Nobel India Limited has received an order from the West Bengal GST Department on January 9, 2026, concerning a show cause notice issued on October 23, 2025. The notice, pertaining to the period April 2021 – March 2022, related to the disallowance of Input Service Distributor (ISD) input tax credit under sections 73 of the CGST/SGST Act, 2017.

The initial aggregate demand amounted to ₹62,75,220, comprising ₹36,53,855 in tax, ₹22,55,980 in interest, and ₹3,65,385 in penalty. The company submitted its response with supporting documents within the stipulated time.

Following a review by the Senior Joint Commissioner, Large Taxpayer Unit, Corporate Division, West Bengal GST Department, an order was issued on December 19, 2025, which the company received on January 9, 2026. The revised aggregate demand in this order is ₹67,32,604, including ₹36,53,855 in tax, ₹27,13,363 in interest, and ₹3,65,386 in penalty.

The company is currently reviewing this order to formulate a response within the indicated timeframe, as the order is open for further submissions to the relevant authorities.