Swiggy receives tax demand of Rs 759 crore for alleged violation of professional tax deductions from Maharashtra government

Online food delivery and fast business platform Swiggy Limited announced on Saturday, April 5 that the company has received ₹According to the exchange documents, the Maharashtra government’s $7.59 billion was obtained for suspected violations of professional tax relief.

Submissions show that the office of the Professional Tax Office of Pune, Maharashtra has raised fees and tax requirements to the food delivery company.

“On April 4, 2025, the company has received an assessment order from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 ₹7,59,86,813,” said Swiggy in the exchange filing.

The professional tax authority said the company violated the provisions applicable to the deduction of “professional tax” for employees’ salaries under the Maharashtra state tax.

“Breaks of regulations relating to employee salaries deductions for occupational taxes, under the Maharashtra State’s tax on the Professional, Industry, Call and Employment Act of 1975 are allegedly a charge against the company,” the NSE document said.

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