United Spirits Limited .announced Deputy Commissioner of State Tax, GST, Nanded, Nagpur, in the case of Pioneer Distilleries Ltd. (merged with United Spirits Ltd. effective from 30th December 2023). Received on 14th March 2024. Deputy Commissioner, State Tax has levied Goods and Services Tax (`GST') on services received from unregistered taxpayer, reconciliation difference between books and GST returns, etc.

The Company will be contesting the matter by filing appeal before the higher authorities. Quantum of claim, if any: Demand: GST - INR 61.4 million (including interest of INR 32.4 million and penalty of INR 2.6 million).