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.
What happened
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
Key facts
- ₹275 crore
- ₹55 crore
- AY 2013-14
Why this matters
Cleaner contingent liability schedule strengthens United Breweries' position in any parent-level portfolio review or strategic transaction, with one less material tax dispute to diligence.