Maruti Suzuki seeks indirect-tax amnesty to unlock working capital
Maruti Suzuki has urged the government to introduce an amnesty or as-is settlement mechanism for legacy indirect-tax disputes, alongside smoother central input-tax-credit transfers and clearer GST guidance. The proposal could ease capital lock-ups for automakers facing contested GST demands.
Maruti Suzuki has urged the government to offer an indirect-tax amnesty or as-is settlement for legacy disputes, saying it would unlock working capital and support growth. The carmaker also sought seamless central input-tax-credit transfers and clearer GST guidance.
Why this matters
The tax proposal follows Maruti Suzuki's record July sales and Q1 FY27 revenue growth of 36%, while profit fell 9% amid cost pressure. Releasing disputed-tax capital could support liquidity as the automaker manages margin pressure.
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