United Breweries wins full reversal of ₹275 crore Maharashtra VAT demand at sales tax tribunal
Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal struck down United Breweries' entire ₹275 crore VAT demand for AY 2013-14, including the residual ₹55 crore liability that had survived an earlier appeal. The ruling clears a long-running contingent liability off the beer maker's books.
Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal wiped out United Breweries' ₹275 crore VAT demand for AY 2013-14, fully reversing the residual ₹55 crore liability that survived an earlier appeal, removing a long-standing contingent liability for the beer maker.
Why this matters
Tax win lands as United Breweries restructures operations, including the planned Ludhiana brewery shutdown and shift to contract brewing for Punjab-Delhi, alongside industry-wide aluminium can shortages forcing packaging changes.
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