Delhivery Receives ₹1.36 Crore Income Tax Penalty Order
Delhivery has received a Rs. 1.36 crore income tax penalty for FY 2015-16 expense disallowance, stating it will contest the order with no material impact on its business
Logistics and supply chain services provider Delhivery Limited has reported that it has received an order under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, imposing a penalty of Rs. 1,36,95,768. The penalty order, dated June 28, 2025, has been issued by the Assessing Officer, Central Circle 18, Delhi. According to Delhivery’s disclosure, the penalty relates to the disallowance...
Logistics and supply chain services provider Delhivery Limited has reported that it has received an order under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, imposing a penalty of Rs. 1,36,95,768. The penalty order, dated June 28, 2025, has been issued by the Assessing Officer, Central Circle 18, Delhi.
According to Delhivery’s disclosure, the penalty relates to the disallowance of expenses amounting to Rs. 3,95,73,995 for the financial year 2015–16. The order alleges that certain expenses claimed by the company during the assessment year were not allowable under tax laws, leading to the imposition of the penalty under the concealment of income provisions.
Delhivery has stated that it will challenge the matter before the appropriate authority, indicating its intention to challenge the order through the legal framework available for tax disputes in India. Importantly, the company has clarified that this matter does not have any material impact on its financials, operations, or business activities, providing reassurance to investors and stakeholders.
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The disclosure has been uploaded to the company’s website and submitted to both BSE and NSE, ensuring compliance with regulatory norms and maintaining transparency with its shareholders. This update comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny across industries on historical tax assessments and the treatment of expenses.
Impact and Sector Implications:
Tax authorities in India have intensified their audits and compliance checks, leading to additional tax demands for many companies. However, Delhivery’s management has indicated that the penalty does not materially affect its operational continuity or strategic plans. Investors are likely to monitor the progress of this dispute as part of the company’s broader compliance and litigation framework.
About Delhivery
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Gurugram, Delhivery Limited is one of India’s leading logistics and supply chain services companies, providing express parcel transportation, warehousing, freight, cross-border, and supply chain software solutions. The company operates a pan-India network covering over 18,000 pin codes, serving e-commerce marketplaces, direct-to-consumer brands, and large enterprises. Delhivery listed on the Indian stock exchanges in May 2022 and continues to focus on expanding its integrated logistics infrastructure to support India’s growing e-commerce and manufacturing sectors.
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