UNILEVER INDIA EXPORTS LIMITED,MUMBAI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE - 5(2), MUMBAI, MUMBAI
In the result, both the appeals of the assessee for Assessment Years 2015–16 and 2016–17 are allowed
ITA 4157/MUM/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai12 Feb 2026AY 2016-17
Bench: Shri Amit Shukla& Shri Makarand Vasant Mahadeokar & Unilever India Dcit Central Exports Limited, Circle-5(2), Unilever House, B. D. Vs. Room No. 427, 4Th Sawant Marg, Floor, Kautilya Chakala, Andheri Bhawan, C-41 To C- East, Sahar P & T 43, G Block, Bandra Colony, S. O. Kurla Complex, Mumbai-400 099 Bandra (East), Mumbai- 400 051. Pan/Gir No. Aaaci0991D (Applicant) (Respondent) Assessee By Ms. Karishma Phatarphekara/W Shri Harsh Shah & Shri Shreyas Sardesai, Ld. Ars Revenue By Shri Pankaj Kumar, Ld. Dr Date Of Hearing 13.01.2026 Date Of Pronouncement 12.02.2026
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 144C(5)Section 254
June 2024
incorporated the aforesaid adjustments. The assessee filed detailed objections before the DRP. During the DRP proceedings, the assessee also furnished a fresh benchmarking analysis as additional evidence, applying even the filters suggested by the TPO, on a without prejudice basis. The DRP forwarded the additional evidence ... geographical destination of the goods.
33. It was further submitted that even during the proceedings before the DRP, the assessee had furnished a fresh benchmarking analysis, applying the filters suggested by the TPO, on a without prejudice basis. However, those comparables were also rejected. It was argued that the conclusion