Fortis Healthcare Unit Gets ₹59.8 Million GST Demand, Plans to Appeal Order

Fortis Healthcare said its wholly owned subsidiary, Fortis Health Management Limited, has received a GST order from the Tamil Nadu tax authorities raising a total demand of ₹59.8 million for the financial year 2023-24.

The State Tax Officer, Chengalpattu Intelligence Division, had earlier issued a show-cause notice seeking ₹57.0 million, including a proposed penalty of ₹28.5 million. After reviewing the company’s response, the authority passed an order confirming a demand of ₹59.8 million, which includes interest of ₹7.9 million and a penalty of ₹25.9 million. The show-cause notice for the remaining amount was dropped.

The order was received on January 02, 2026, and relates to the denial of GST exemption claimed on healthcare services by the subsidiary. Fortis Healthcare said it believes the demand is not maintainable and is in the process of filing an appeal against the order.

The company added that it does not expect the GST demand to have any material impact on its financials, operations or other business activities.