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unitRef="pure">0</in-capmkt:NoOfInvestorComplaints><in-capmkt:NoOfInvestorComplaintsDuringThePeriod contextRef="MainD" decimals="0" unitRef="pure">0</in-capmkt:NoOfInvestorComplaintsDuringThePeriod><in-capmkt:NameOfTheOpposingParty contextRef="I_OngoingTaxLitigationsOrDisputes1">Income Tax Department (Section 154)</in-capmkt:NameOfTheOpposingParty><in-capmkt:DateOfInitiationOfTheLitigationDispute contextRef="I_OngoingTaxLitigationsOrDisputes1">2025-11-17</in-capmkt:DateOfInitiationOfTheLitigationDispute><in-capmkt:StatusOfTheLitigationDisputeAsPerLastDisclosure contextRef="I_OngoingTaxLitigationsOrDisputes1">Response Submitted</in-capmkt:StatusOfTheLitigationDisputeAsPerLastDisclosure><in-capmkt:CurrentStatusOfTheLitigationOrDispute contextRef="I_OngoingTaxLitigationsOrDisputes1">A technical glitch during ITR filing led to the incorrect attribution of MAT credit of ₹98,16,614 to the previous year instead of AY 2024–25. The Company, a DPIIT-recognized startup, had intended to claim deduction under Section 80-IAC, which was not properly captured due to the system error. A detailed clarification has been submitted demonstrating that tax has been duly paid at applicable rates. There is no additional tax liability or loss of revenue to the Government.</in-capmkt:CurrentStatusOfTheLitigationOrDispute><in-capmkt:NameOfTheOpposingParty contextRef="I_OngoingTaxLitigationsOrDisputes2">Goods and Service Tax (GST)</in-capmkt:NameOfTheOpposingParty><in-capmkt:DateOfInitiationOfTheLitigationDispute contextRef="I_OngoingTaxLitigationsOrDisputes2">2025-08-12</in-capmkt:DateOfInitiationOfTheLitigationDispute><in-capmkt:StatusOfTheLitigationDisputeAsPerLastDisclosure contextRef="I_OngoingTaxLitigationsOrDisputes2">Response Submitted</in-capmkt:StatusOfTheLitigationDisputeAsPerLastDisclosure><in-capmkt:CurrentStatusOfTheLitigationOrDispute contextRef="I_OngoingTaxLitigationsOrDisputes2">The Deputy Commissioner of State Tax, Belapur, raised a query regarding excess ITC claimed in GSTR-3B/GSTR-9 for FY 2022–23, not reflecting in GSTR-2A/8A. The Company has already submitted a detailed response addressing the reconciliation differences. The variance is attributable to timing and reporting mismatches, with no material impact on tax liability. The matter is under review with the authorities.</in-capmkt:CurrentStatusOfTheLitigationOrDispute><in-capmkt:NameOfTheOpposingParty contextRef="I_OngoingTaxLitigationsOrDisputes3">Goods and Service Tax (GST)</in-capmkt:NameOfTheOpposingParty><in-capmkt:DateOfInitiationOfTheLitigationDispute contextRef="I_OngoingTaxLitigationsOrDisputes3">2026-02-24</in-capmkt:DateOfInitiationOfTheLitigationDispute><in-capmkt:StatusOfTheLitigationDisputeAsPerLastDisclosure contextRef="I_OngoingTaxLitigationsOrDisputes3">Ongoing</in-capmkt:StatusOfTheLitigationDisputeAsPerLastDisclosure><in-capmkt:CurrentStatusOfTheLitigationOrDispute contextRef="I_OngoingTaxLitigationsOrDisputes3">GST ASMT-10 notice has been issued by the State Tax Officer, Ghatkopar, regarding excess ITC availed in GSTR-3B/GSTR-9 not matching with GSTR-2B/2A for FY 2023–24. 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