NSE/BSE Codes: NSE: PANACEABIO, BSE: 531349
Summary of Key Information:
Nature of Event / Disclosure:
Regulatory disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations regarding receipt of four Income Tax demand orders imposing penalty for alleged misreporting/under reporting of income.
Involved Parties / Authorities:
- Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi
- Income Tax Department under Income Tax Act, 1961
Date / Timeline of Event:
- Date of receipt of communication: September 26, 2026
- Date of demand orders: September 25, 2026
- Assessment years applicable: 2014-15 to 2016-17 and 2018-19
Brief Description of Outcome / Dispute:
The company received four demand orders under Section 156 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, imposing penalty under Section 270A of the Act for alleged misreporting/under reporting of income, resulting in aggregate demand of approximately ₹9.82 crore.
Impact of Outcome:
Financial Impact:
- Total penalty demand: ~₹9.82 crore
- Based on company's assessment, the demand is not maintainable
- Company does not envisage any significant impact on financial, operation or other activities
Operational / Business / Strategic Impact:
No significant operational or business impact anticipated as per company's assessment.
Other Implications:
The matter relates to alleged income reporting discrepancies for specific assessment years.
Next Steps / Required Actions:
- Company is taking all necessary steps including filing an Appeal with appellate authority against the said demand
- The appeal process will be initiated to contest the penalty orders