IPO-bound fintech major Pine Labs is facing over INR 300 Cr in GST-related claims in India with the most recent tax demand of INR 214.1 Cr upheld by the GST Intelligence.
Auditors flagged concerns around Pine Labs' internal financial controls, audit trail compliance, delays in statutory payments, and rising attrition rates.
Pine Labs has contested tax demands, paid INR 1.93 Cr under protest, and faces challenges related to service tax non-payment from previous years.
The company, aiming to raise INR 2,600 Cr via IPO, witnessed revenue growth of 32.9% in 9M FY25 and turned profitable, reporting a profit of INR 26.1 Cr.