UltraTech Cement Hit With ₹782.2 Crore GST Demand Notice; ‘Buy’ Calls Hold as UltraTech and Adani Cement Lead India’s Next Capacity Wave
UltraTech Cement disclosed a ₹782.2 crore GST demand notice tied to alleged short payment and improper Input Tax Credit use from FY2018-19 to FY2022-23. The company said it will contest the order. Shares traded near ₹11,540 on December 17, down about 9% over three months. The demand adds regulatory pressure as the sector faces cost and capacity changes.