NSE/BSE Codes: BSE: 500078, NSE: OAL

Summary of Key Information:

Nature of Event / Disclosure:

Regulatory disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 regarding receipt of Show Cause-cum-Demand Notice from GST authorities.

Involved Parties / Authorities:

  • Office of the Principal Commissioner, Central GST and Central Excise, Vadodara-I
  • Oriental Aromatics Limited
  • Unnamed vendor (GST registration suspended)

Date / Timeline of Event:

  • Notice issued: August 25, 2026 (bearing No. Vad-1/Prev/SCN/51/Oriental/2026-27/Gr.E)
  • Notice received: August 26, 2026 at 18:19 hours via email
  • Disclosure filed: August 27, 2026
  • Period under scrutiny: April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2025 (5 financial years)

Brief Description of Outcome / Dispute:

The Show Cause Notice was issued under Section 74 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, proposing:

  • Recovery of IGST Input Tax Credit (ITC) of ₹95,68,533/- along with applicable interest and penalty under Section 74(1)
  • Penalty under Section 122(i) in respect of ITC of ₹15,962/- allegedly passed on to a non-existent supplier
  • The notice requires the company to show cause why proceedings under GST law should not be initiated
  • Based on department's investigation, a vendor whose GST registration was suspended has been viewed as a non-existent supplier
  • The authority has raised observations regarding transactions with this vendor, eligibility of ITC availed, and adequacy of supporting records

Impact of Outcome:

Financial Impact:
  • No immediate material financial impact ascertainable as the communication is only a Show Cause Notice
  • No financial liability has been crystallized at this stage
  • Potential maximum exposure: ₹95,68,533 (ITC recovery) + applicable interest + penalties + ₹15,962 (additional penalty)
  • Any potential liability will be subject to the outcome of the proceedings
Operational / Business / Strategic Impact:
  • Company is evaluating the transactions and will submit its response before the GST Authority
  • The notice requires submission of details, clarifications, and supporting documents for transactions with the vendor
  • No operational disruptions mentioned
Other Implications:
  • Regulatory compliance implications under GST law
  • Potential reputational impact from allegations of transactions with non-existent supplier

Next Steps / Required Actions:

  • Company will file appropriate response to the Show Cause Notice within prescribed timelines
  • Ongoing evaluation of transactions and preparation of supporting documentation