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Waaree Energies Shares Slide After Income Tax Searches at Company Sites

The company says it is cooperating with an investigation under the Income Tax Act.

Overview

  • Waaree Energies disclosed that Income Tax officials visited some offices and facilities for an investigation, adding that proceedings are underway and it is extending full cooperation.
  • Reports describe large-scale search-and-seizure operations by roughly 25 teams across Mumbai, Chikhli and Vapi, beginning at the 5.4 GW Chikhli gigafactory.
  • Media accounts say teams reviewed digital records, documents and asset information, with reported searches at residences linked to Chairman and Managing Director Hitesh Doshi and his brother Kirit Doshi.
  • The stock fell sharply in intraday trade, dropping 4–6% to lows near Rs 3,075–3,085 before closing down about 3.3% at roughly Rs 3,175.
  • Waaree has not detailed the scope of the probe, and reports say the focus includes financial records, transactions and potential irregularities tied to operations and expansion.