Key Quantitative Figures
ESL Steel Limited received an intimation alleging excess availment and utilization of Input Tax Credit (ITC) amounting to ₹51,23,19,275 (Fifty-One Crore Twenty-Three Lakh Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred and Seventy-Five Only). This amount comprises:
- IGST: ₹6,73,39,655
- CESS: ₹44,49,79,620
Dates of Action
- Date of Intimation: August 07, 2026, at approximately 4:04 pm
- Period Covered: Financial Years 2020-21 to 2022-23
- Disclosure Date: August 08, 2026
Parties Involved
- Issuing Authority: Office of the Principal Commissioner, Central Goods and Services Tax & Central Excise, Ranchi
- Recipient: ESL Steel Limited (subsidiary of Vedanta Iron And Steel Limited)
- Listed Entity: Vedanta Iron And Steel Limited (VISL)
Alleged Violations
The intimation alleges that ESL contravened provisions of:
- Central Goods & Service Tax Act, 2017
- IGST Act, 2017
- GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017
Specifically, the alleged violation involves excess availment and utilization of Input Tax Credit (ITC) on imports of goods during FY 2020-21 to FY 2022-23.
Company Response and Status
ESL is currently examining the intimation and shall take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable laws within the prescribed timelines. The company is evaluating appropriate legal remedy against the said intimation.
Financial and Operational Impact
As per the disclosure, this intimation "shall not have any significant financial and operational impact on the Company" and there is "no material impact on the financial, operations and/or other activities of the Company."
Disclosure Compliance
The disclosure was made by Tina K Lakhani, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Membership No.: A 34723) of Vedanta Iron And Steel Limited, in compliance with SEBI LODR requirements.