Orders have been issued by the Assistant Commissioner (ST) in Salem, Tamil Nadu, demanding GST with interest and imposing a penalty of ₹2.84 Cr related to assessment years 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21. The company faces allegations of irregular availment and utilization of Input Tax Credit (ITC) under GST laws. However, the management has indicated that these orders will not materially impact the company’s financials or operations. Godfrey Phillips India is currently evaluating options, including the possibility of filing an appeal against these orders. Watch closely for further developments.