Income tax department's September survey of Marico premises over alleged tax evasion resurfaces

Mumbai investigation wing teams scrutinised financial documents and transactions at Marico Group premises in a survey conducted in September 2025. The company reported $1.3 billion in turnover in 2024-25 and was not immediately available for comment.

— Source publishedWed, 17 Sept, 2025, 13:05 IST·First seen Tue, 29 Sept, 2026, 20:09 IST·Source Business Standard (via Wayback)

The development

The Income Tax Department surveyed Marico Group premises over alleged tax evasion as the company reported $1.3 billion in turnover in 2024-25. Mumbai investigation wing teams scrutinised financial documents and transactions; Marico was not immediately available for comment.

The numbers

  • $1.3 billion
  • 2024-25

Why it matters to operators and investors

Treat the survey as a due-diligence flag and verify any subsequent findings before reassessing Marico-related plans.

What to watch next

  • A formal tax notice, assessment, demand or penalty
  • A company filing that quantifies exposure or says the matter is immaterial
  • Follow-up surveys, searches or proceedings involving Marico entities
  • Any reported disruption to manufacturing, distribution or retailer supply
  • Track Marico's exchange filings and any formal company statement for the survey's scope and status.
  • Watch for disclosed tax provisions, contingent liabilities or auditor commentary in subsequent results.
  • Avoid assuming operational disruption or guilt absent a formal finding or company disclosure.

The counter-case

A tax survey is an information-gathering step, not a finding of evasion. The signal reports no charge, assessment, penalty, or disruption, so the headline may overstate what is known.