Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited (GAEL) has received a GST demand order from the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Ahmedabad, dated 16th December 2025. The order pertains to the financial year 2018-19 and determines a total tax liability of ₹12,34,039. This liability comprises ₹3,87,029 in tax, ₹3,87,029 in penalty, and ₹4,59,981 in interest levied under Section 50(3) of the CGST Act, 2017. The demand is related to ineligible Input Tax Credit (ITC) claimed from cancelled, non-genuine, and non-existent taxpayers, as identified by the GST department. GAEL stated that the demand order has no material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities. The company considers the order arbitrary, unjustified, and unsustainable in law. GAEL is preparing its reply and plans to file an appeal with the Divisional Deputy Commissioner of State Tax (Appeals) within three months from the receipt of the order.