NSE/BSE Codes: BSE: 544135, NSE: MUKKA
Summary of Key Information:
Nature of Event / Disclosure:
Regulatory disclosure regarding appellate order received from Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)-2, Panaji in relation to income tax assessment for Assessment Year 2018-19.
Involved Parties / Authorities:
- Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Mangalore (Opposing Party)
- Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)-2, Panaji (Appellate Authority)
- Income Tax Department
Date / Timeline of Event:
- Assessment Year: 2018-19
- Appellate Order Date: 30th June 2026
- Date of Receipt of Order: 30-06-2026
- Disclosure Date: 01-07-2026
Brief Description of Outcome / Dispute:
The litigation pertains to assessment completed under Section 143(3) read with Section 263 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for AY 2018-19. The Assessing Officer had made additions towards (i) alleged excess stock amounting to ₹11,14,72,010 and (ii) prior period income amounting to ₹4,48,21,141. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) has partly allowed the appeal.
Impact of Outcome:
Financial Impact:
- Addition of ₹4,48,21,141 (prior period income) has been completely deleted
- Addition of stock of ₹3,60,16,402 has been deleted out of total ₹11,14,72,010
- Addition relating to alleged excess stock amounting to ₹7,54,55,608 has been sustained
- The sustained amount of ₹7,54,55,608 is assessed under special tax rate u/s 115BBE (effective rate 78%)
- Company has already discharged tax liability at normal tax rate (effective rate 34.944%)
- Consequential tax impact will be determined in accordance with Income-tax Act provisions
Operational / Business / Strategic Impact:
No material operational or business impact disclosed. The matter pertains specifically to historical tax assessment.
Other Implications:
The dispute involves taxation of income at special tax rate u/s 115BBE versus normal tax rate already paid by the company.
Next Steps / Required Actions:
The Company is evaluating the appellate order and considering appropriate legal remedies available under law against the sustained addition of ₹7,54,55,608.