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Infosys Challenges Rs 415 Crore GST Refund Notice, Says No Tax Demand

The dispute turns on whether work by overseas branches and subcontractors qualifies as zero-rated exports.

Overview

  • DGGI issued a show-cause notice on August 12 seeking Rs 414.88 crore over alleged ineligible input tax credit refunds.
  • Infosys filed a writ petition in the Karnataka High Court on September 19 contesting the notice’s validity.
  • The notice alleges the company counted services delivered abroad in export turnover, leading to excess refunds under Section 54.
  • Infosys told stock exchanges it supplied information since May, consulted external tax and legal advisors, and remains compliant with GST laws.
  • Shares were marginally lower in Thursday trade following the clarification, with declines reported near 0.1–0.24%.