Kerala Government sends United Spirits a ₹1.13 crore tax notice for Goods and Services Tax (GST) deposits

United Spirits, a leading Indian spirits company, has received a Goods and Services Tax (GST) notice from the Kerala Government for an amount of ₹1.13 crore (approximately $150,000). The notice is reportedly related to alleged undervaluation of inputs and underpayment of GST on certain transactions in the 2017-18 financial year. According to industry sources, the company has been asked to pay the demanded amount, along with interest and penalty, by the end of next month. If the company fails to comply, it may face strict action, including attachment of its assets, cess action, and even criminal proceedings. The exact reasons behind the notice are not publicly disclosed, but it is believed to be linked to an audit carried out by the Kerala Commercial Taxes Department on the company’s GST returns. United Spirits is part of the UB Group and has its operations in various states, including Kerala.