Indus Towers witnessed a significant rise in its share price on December 17, 2024, as the stock surged to an intraday high of ₹359.30 on the NSE. The spike followed a positive ruling from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), which provided the company relief in its long-standing tax dispute related to depreciation claims. The ruling has effectively reduced the company’s contingent liability by approximately ₹3,500 crore.
The dispute dates back to the 2020 merger between Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel, a move that consolidated the telecom tower infrastructure of both companies. The merger positioned Indus Towers as one of India’s largest telecom tower companies.
During the merger, assets were transferred to Indus Towers, which subsequently claimed depreciation on these assets. However, the tax authorities disallowed these claims, leading to a dispute that significantly impacted the company’s contingent liabilities.
The ITAT dismissed the tax department’s objections and ruled in favour of Indus Towers. With this decision, the company can now claim depreciation on the merged assets. This ruling marks a major development, as it has directly reduced contingent liabilities by ₹3,500 crore, thereby improving the company’s overall financial standing.
In its official statement, Indus Towers emphasised the broader significance of the ITAT’s ruling. The order also addressed various tax-related issues, including:
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Published on: Dec 17, 2024, 1:17 PM IST
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