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Mergers & RestructuringSection 32Section 3273 judgments

The decision most relied on for goodwill arising on amalgamation is CIT v. Smifs Securities Ltd. (348 ITR 302), cited in 540 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on goodwill arising on amalgamation

CIT v. Smifs Securities Ltd.
348 ITR 302 · 2012 · Supreme Court
540
citing judgments

Goodwill, whether arising from an amalgamation or a slump sale, is an intangible asset eligible for depreciation under Section 32(1) of the Income-tax Act. While the assessee must prove the existence and valuation of such goodwill, it is recognized as a depreciable asset.

Additional/Joint/Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Incometax/Income-tax Officer v. Mylan Laboratories Ltd.
137 Taxmann.com 178 · 2022 · High Court
60
citing judgments

Goodwill arising on amalgamation is entitled to depreciation. This principle is established by multiple High Court decisions.

Beverages 331 ITR 192 (Del) B.Raveendran Pillai v. CIT
237 Taxmann 230 · 2016 · High Court
59
citing judgments

Goodwill arising on amalgamation is an intangible asset qualifying for depreciation under Section 32 of the Income Tax Act.

United Breweries Ltd. v. ACIT
76 Taxmann.com 103 · 2016 · ITAT
41
citing judgments

Depreciation on goodwill arising from amalgamation is not admissible to the amalgamated company if no goodwill was admitted in the hands of the amalgamating company, applying Explanation 7 to Section 43(1) and the Sixth Proviso to Section 32(1)(ii).

CIT v. Smifs Securities Ltd.
87 Taxmann.com 82 · 2017 · High Court
38
citing judgments

Depreciation is allowable on goodwill as an intangible asset under Section 32(1)(ii) when it arises from a scheme of amalgamation or similar corporate restructuring.

275(Delhi); Pr. CIT v. West Bengal Infrastructure Development Finance Corpn Ltd.
143 Taxmann.com 135 · 2022 · High Court
25
citing judgments

Where an expense is incurred for the purpose of acquiring a capital asset, and that asset is subsequently sold, the expenditure must be considered as part of the cost of acquisition of that asset for the purpose of calculating capital gains. This is because the expense forms an integral part of the cost of acquiring the asset, not an expenditure of revenue nature.

DCIT v. Toyo Engineering India ltd.
33 Taxmann.com 560 · 2013 · Reported
22
citing judgments

Depreciation is not allowed on goodwill if it arises from book entries and has no identifiable cost of acquisition. This applies even when goodwill is acquired as part of a scheme of arrangement or amalgamation.

M/s. Altimetrik India Pvt.Ltd. v. DCIT
137 Taxmann.com 9 · 2022 · ITAT
18
citing judgments

Consideration paid by an amalgamated company in excess of the net assets of the amalgamating company is to be considered as goodwill arising on amalgamation and is eligible for depreciation.

Judgments citing goodwill arising on amalgamation

Coromandel International Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT., Circle-2(2), Hyderabad

In the result the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 738/HYD/2025[2015-2016]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad18 Mar 2026AY 2015-2016

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A. No.738/Hyd/2025 ("नधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year:2015-16) Coromandel International Vs. Dcit, Limited, Circle-2(2), Hyderabad. Hyderabad. Pan: Aaacc7852K (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent) करदाताका""त"न"ध"व/ : Shri Sp Chidambaram, Advocate Assessee Represented By राज"वका""त"न"ध"व/ : Ms. U. Mini Chandran, Cit-Dr Department Represented By सुनवाईसमा"तहोनेक""त"थ/ : 02/03/2026 Date Of Conclusion Of Hearing घोषणा क" तार"ख/ : 18/03/2026 Date Of Pronouncement Order Per Madhusudan Sawdia, A.M.: This Appeal Is Filed By Coromandel International Limited (“The Assessee”), Feeling Aggrieved By The Order Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi (“Ld. Cit(A)”) Dated 24/02/2025 For The Assessment Year (“A.Y.”) 2015-16. Page 1 Of 17 Coromandel International Limited Vs. Dcit 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

Section 250Section 32Section 32(1)(ii)Section 35

appointed date of 01.04.2014. It was submitted that in both amalgamations the excess of consideration paid over the net assets acquired represents goodwill arising on amalgamation. However, the assessee followed the pooling of interest method and adjusted the excess amount against its General Reserve account instead of recognising the same ... Tribunal allowed the claim of depreciation on goodwill. Accordingly, the Ld. AR submitted that the claim of the assessee for depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation may be allowed. 9. The Learned Departmental Representative (“Ld. DR”), on the other hand, supported the order

ACIT Central Circle 2(3), Ahmedabad vs. Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1842/AHD/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad24 Feb 2026AY 2016-17

Bench: Ms. Suchitra R. Kamble & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaasst. Commissioner Of M/S. Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Vs. Income-Tax, Corporate House, S.G. Highway, Central Circle 2(3), Nr. Sola Bridge, Thaltej, Ahmedabad Ahmedabad-380 054 [Pan : Aaaci 5120 L] (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Appellant Represented By : Shri Sher Singh, Cit (Dr) Respondent Represented By: Shri S. N. Soparkar, Sr. Advocate & Ms. Urvashi Sodhan, Ar Date Of Hearing 07.01.2026 Date Of Pronouncement 24.02.2026 O R D E R Per Ms. Suchitra R. Kamble:-

Section 250

goodwill, where the consideration paid exceeds the net book value of the assets acquired and is duly supported by a professional valuation. Further, goodwill arising from amalgamation between group entities, where there may be common control or overlapping ownership, is specifically contemplated under section ... DCIT, ITA Nos. 198 & 199/Ahd/2023 for A.Ys. 2016–17 and 2017–18, wherein the Tribunal allowed the claim of depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation of ACIT Vs. Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd Asst. Year : 2016-17 - 15– wholly-owned subsidiaries. In that case, the goodwill had been recorded in the books

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 14(1)(2), Mumbai vs. Lighthouse Learning Private Limited, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue stands dismissed

ITA 5433/MUM/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Jan 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Sandeep Gosain & Shri Prabhash Shankar

Section 14ASection 250Section 32(1)Section 32(1)(ii)Section 43(1)Section 43(6)

sanctioned by both the Hon'ble Bombay and Calcutta High Courts. The excess consideration paid over the net assets acquired was treated as goodwill arising on amalgamation and depreciation was claimed by the assessee. The AO denied the depreciation holding that goodwill is not an asset by referring to explanation

Assisstant Commissioner of Income Tax Corporate Circle 1 1, Chennai vs. Fl Smith Private Limited, Kanchipuram

ITA 1763/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S. R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1682/Chny/2024 & Co No.71/Chny/2024 (In Ita No.: 1682/Chny/2024) निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2015-16 Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Corporate Circle-1(1) Chennai. Flsmidth Private Limited, Vs. 34Th Egatoor, Flsmidth House, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Kanchipuram – 603 103. (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) [Pan: Aaacf-4997-N] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent/ Cross Objector) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 1731 & 1763/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2017-18 Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Corporate Circle-1(1) Chennai. Flsmidth Private Limited, Vs. 34Th Egatoor, Flsmidth House, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Kanchipuram – 603 103. [Pan: Aaacf-4997-N] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) Assessee By Department By : Shri. P.M.Kathir, Advocate & Shri S.P.Chidambaram, Advocate : Shri. A R V Sreenivasan, Cit. सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement आदेश /O Rder : 15.12.2025 : 21.01.2026 Per Bench: These Appeals Filed By The Revenue & Cross Objection Filed By The Assessee Are Arising Out Of Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-16, Chennai (In Short “Ld.Cit(A)”) Against Orders U/S.143(3) R.W.S. 92Ca(3) R.W.S 144C Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter The ‘Act') For The

For Respondent: Shri. P.M.Kathir, Advocate and
Section 143(3)Section 43(1)Section 43(6)

raised by the assessee for the A.Y.2015-16 only. Since the facts are common/identical and the issue of assessee's claim of depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation, is common for these three assessment years, for the sake of convenience, the appeals filed by the Revenue are being heard together

Assisstant Commissioner of Income Corporate Circle 1-1, Chennai vs. Fl Smidth Private Limited, Kanchipuram

ITA 1731/CHNY/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Jan 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S. R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1682/Chny/2024 & Co No.71/Chny/2024 (In Ita No.: 1682/Chny/2024) निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2015-16 Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Corporate Circle-1(1) Chennai. Flsmidth Private Limited, Vs. 34Th Egatoor, Flsmidth House, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Kanchipuram – 603 103. (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) [Pan: Aaacf-4997-N] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent/ Cross Objector) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 1731 & 1763/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2017-18 Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Corporate Circle-1(1) Chennai. Flsmidth Private Limited, Vs. 34Th Egatoor, Flsmidth House, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Kanchipuram – 603 103. [Pan: Aaacf-4997-N] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) Assessee By Department By : Shri. P.M.Kathir, Advocate & Shri S.P.Chidambaram, Advocate : Shri. A R V Sreenivasan, Cit. सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement आदेश /O Rder : 15.12.2025 : 21.01.2026 Per Bench: These Appeals Filed By The Revenue & Cross Objection Filed By The Assessee Are Arising Out Of Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-16, Chennai (In Short "Ld.Cit(A)") Against Orders U/S.143(3) R.W.S. 92Ca(3) R.W.S 144C Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter The 'Act') For The

For Respondent: Shri. P.M.Kathir, Advocate and
Section 143(3)Section 43(1)Section 43(6)

raised by the assessee for the A.Y.2015-16 only. Since the facts are common/identical and the issue of assessee's claim of depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation, is common for these three assessment years, for the sake of convenience, the appeals filed by the Revenue are being heard together

Assisstant Commisioner of Income Tax Corporate Circle 1 1, Chennai vs. Fl Smith Private Limited, Kanchipuram

ITA 1682/CHNY/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Jan 2026AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S. R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1682/Chny/2024 & Co No.71/Chny/2024 (In Ita No.: 1682/Chny/2024) निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2015-16 Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Corporate Circle-1(1) Chennai. Flsmidth Private Limited, Vs. 34Th Egatoor, Flsmidth House, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Kanchipuram – 603 103. (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) [Pan: Aaacf-4997-N] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent/ Cross Objector) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 1731 & 1763/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2017-18 Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Corporate Circle-1(1) Chennai. Flsmidth Private Limited, Vs. 34Th Egatoor, Flsmidth House, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Kanchipuram – 603 103. [Pan: Aaacf-4997-N] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) Assessee By Department By : Shri. P.M.Kathir, Advocate & Shri S.P.Chidambaram, Advocate : Shri. A R V Sreenivasan, Cit. सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement आदेश /O Rder : 15.12.2025 : 21.01.2026 Per Bench: These Appeals Filed By The Revenue & Cross Objection Filed By The Assessee Are Arising Out Of Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-16, Chennai (In Short “Ld.Cit(A)”) Against Orders U/S.143(3) R.W.S. 92Ca(3) R.W.S 144C Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter The ‘Act') For The

For Respondent: Shri. P.M.Kathir, Advocate and
Section 143(3)Section 43(1)Section 43(6)

raised by the assessee for the A.Y.2015-16 only. Since the facts are common/identical and the issue of assessee's claim of depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation, is common for these three assessment years, for the sake of convenience, the appeals filed by the Revenue are being heard together

ACIT- 6(1)(2), Mumbai vs. Siyaram Silk Mills Limited, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the revenue bearing ITA No

ITA 5692/MUM/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai07 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Anikesh Banerjee & Shri Prabhash Shankar

Section 143(3)Section 250Section 32

ordinate Bench of the ITAT, Mumbai, in the assessee’s own case for A.Y. 2016-17 (supra), wherein depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation, accounted for in an earlier year, was held to be allowable. Respectfully following the judicial precedent and the directions of the co-ordinate Bench

Viacom 18, Media Pvt Ltd, Mumbai vs. PCIT-8, Mumbai

ITA 2591/MUM/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Nov 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kant () & Shri Raj Kumar Chauhan ()

For Appellant: Mr. Madhur Agarwal/Ms. MokshaFor Respondent: Mr. Vivek Perampurna, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 263Section 32

Bombay High Court approving the scheme of amalgamation with ‘Prism TV private limited' along with valuation report supporting value of the goodwill arising on amalgamation with the prisoner TV private limited. 3.3 The learned counsel for the assessee referred to paragraph 3 (three) of the assessment order and submitted that ... depreciable asset u/s 32(1) of the Act and therefore, According to the assessee sixth proviso was not intended to deny depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation. 8.7 The learned counsel for the assessee has placed reliance on the decision of the Mumbai Tribunal in Dow Chemical International

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai vs. Siyaram Silk Mills Limited, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue stands allowed

ITA 2941/MUM/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai25 Nov 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Sandeep Gosain & Hon’Ble Shri Girish Agrawalassistant Commissioner Of Vs. Siyaram Silk Mills Income Tax Limited Room No. 506, 5Th Floor, B5, Trade World, Aaykar Bhavan, M K Road, Kamala City, Senapati Churchgate, Bapat Margf, Lower Mumbai- 400020 Parel West, Mumbai- 400013 Pan/Gir No. Aaacs6995D (Applicant) (Respondent)

Section 250Section 32Section 32(1)

amalgamation sanctioned by both the Bombay and Calcutta High Court. The excess consideration paid over the net assets acquired was treated as goodwill arising on amalgamation and depreciation was claimed by the assessee. The AO denied the depreciation holding that goodwill is not an asset by referring to explanation ... sanctioned by both the Hon’ble Bombay and Calcutta High Courts. The excess consideration paid over the net assets acquired was treated as goodwill arising on amalgamation and depreciation was claimed by the assessee. The AO denied the depreciation holding that goodwill is not an asset by referring to explanation

Bakeri Projects Private Limited, Ahmedabad vs. The Dy.CIT, Circle-1(1)(1), Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeals of the assessee on this ground are allowed

ITA 785/AHD/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad10 Oct 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Dr. Brr Kumar & Ms. Suchitra Kambleassessment Year 2016-17

For Appellant: Shri S.N. Soparkar, A.RFor Respondent: Shri R.P. Rastogi, CIT-D.R
Section 143(2)Section 271(1)(c)Section 274Section 32Section 32(1)Section 32(1)(ii)Section 43(1)Section 43(6)

assessee can claim depreciation. In the case of Zydus Wellness Centre Ltd. Vs. DCIT, the ITAT allowed the claim of depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation claimed by the assessee during the course of assessment proceedings by filing revised computation of income and without filing revised return of income

The Acti, Circle-3(1)(1), Ahmedabad vs. Nirma Limited, Ahmedabad

ITA 1437/AHD/2019[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Aug 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.1412 & 1413/Ahd/2019 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years: (2015-2016 & 2016-17) Nirma Limited, Nirma House, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009. (Gujarat) बनाम / V/S. The Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 3(1)(1), Ahmedabad. स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan : Aaacn5350K आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.1436-1437/Ahd/2019 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years : (2015-16 & 2016-17) The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 3(1)(1), Ahmedabad. Nirma Limited, बनाम / V/S. Nirma House, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009. (Gujarat) स्थायी लेखा सं./ Pan: Aaacn5350K & C.O Nos.11-12/Ahd/2020 In आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.1436-1437/Ahd/2019 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years : (2015-16 & 2016-17) Nirma Limited, Nirma House, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009. (Gujarat) The Deputy Commissioner Of बनाम/ V/S. Income Tax/The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 3(1)(1), Ahmedabad. स्थायी लेखा सं./ Pan: Aaacn5350K अपीलार्थी/ (Appellant) प्रत्यर्थी / (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Bandish Soparkar, withFor Respondent: Shri Alpesh Parmar, CIT-DR
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 14A

intangible assets, (iii) disallowance u/s 14A, (iv) disallowance of product registration expenses, (v) disallowance of delayed ESIC/PF_payment, (vi) disallowance of depreciation on goodwill arising from amalgamation of SCL, and (vii) disallowance of deduction u/s 80IA in respect of power generation units. The AO also recomputed book profit at Rs.2 ... assessee company has raised a common ground in both the years under appeal relating to disallowance of depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation of Saurashtra Chemicals Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “SCL”) with the assessee company pursuant to a scheme sanctioned by the BIFR. In A.Y. 2015–16, the assessee

The Acti, Circle-3(1)(1), Ahmedabad vs. Nirma Limited, Ahmedabad

ITA 1436/AHD/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Aug 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.1412 & 1413/Ahd/2019 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years: (2015-2016 & 2016-17) Nirma Limited, Nirma House, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009. (Gujarat) बनाम / V/S. The Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 3(1)(1), Ahmedabad. स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan : Aaacn5350K आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.1436-1437/Ahd/2019 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years : (2015-16 & 2016-17) The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 3(1)(1), Ahmedabad. Nirma Limited, बनाम / V/S. Nirma House, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009. (Gujarat) स्थायी लेखा सं./ Pan: Aaacn5350K & C.O Nos.11-12/Ahd/2020 In आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.1436-1437/Ahd/2019 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years : (2015-16 & 2016-17) Nirma Limited, Nirma House, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009. (Gujarat) The Deputy Commissioner Of बनाम/ V/S. Income Tax/The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 3(1)(1), Ahmedabad. स्थायी लेखा सं./ Pan: Aaacn5350K अपीलार्थी/ (Appellant) प्रत्यर्थी / (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Bandish Soparkar, withFor Respondent: Shri Alpesh Parmar, CIT-DR
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 14A

intangible assets, (iii) disallowance u/s 14A, (iv) disallowance of product registration expenses, (v) disallowance of delayed ESIC/PF payment, (vi) disallowance of depreciation on goodwill arising from amalgamation of SCL, and (vii) disallowance of deduction u/s 80IA in respect of power generation units. The AO also recomputed book profit at Rs.2 ... assessee company has raised a common ground in both the years under appeal relating to disallowance of depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation of Saurashtra Chemicals Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “SCL”) with the assessee company pursuant to a scheme sanctioned by the BIFR. In A.Y. 2015–16, the assessee

Nirma Limited, Ahmedabad vs. The Dcti, Circle-3(1)(1), Ahmedabad

ITA 1413/AHD/2019[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Aug 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.1412 & 1413/Ahd/2019 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years: (2015-2016 & 2016-17) Nirma Limited, Nirma House, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009. (Gujarat) बनाम / V/S. The Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 3(1)(1), Ahmedabad. स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan : Aaacn5350K आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.1436-1437/Ahd/2019 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years : (2015-16 & 2016-17) The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 3(1)(1), Ahmedabad. Nirma Limited, बनाम / V/S. Nirma House, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009. (Gujarat) स्थायी लेखा सं./ Pan: Aaacn5350K & C.O Nos.11-12/Ahd/2020 In आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.1436-1437/Ahd/2019 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years : (2015-16 & 2016-17) Nirma Limited, Nirma House, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009. (Gujarat) The Deputy Commissioner Of बनाम/ V/S. Income Tax/The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 3(1)(1), Ahmedabad. स्थायी लेखा सं./ Pan: Aaacn5350K अपीलार्थी/ (Appellant) प्रत्यर्थी / (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Bandish Soparkar, withFor Respondent: Shri Alpesh Parmar, CIT-DR
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 14A

intangible assets, (iii) disallowance u/s 14A, (iv) disallowance of product registration expenses, (v) disallowance of delayed ESIC/PF_payment, (vi) disallowance of depreciation on goodwill arising from amalgamation of SCL, and (vii) disallowance of deduction u/s 80IA in respect of power generation units. The AO also recomputed book profit at Rs.2 ... assessee company has raised a common ground in both the years under appeal relating to disallowance of depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation of Saurashtra Chemicals Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “SCL”) with the assessee company pursuant to a scheme sanctioned by the BIFR. In A.Y. 2015–16, the assessee

Nirma Limited, Ahmedabad vs. The Dcti, Circle-3(1)(1), Ahmedabad

ITA 1412/AHD/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Aug 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.1412 & 1413/Ahd/2019 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years: (2015-2016 & 2016-17) Nirma Limited, Nirma House, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009. (Gujarat) The Deputy Commissioner बनाम / Of Income Tax, V/S. Circle 3(1)(1), Ahmedabad. स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan : Aaacn5350K आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.1436-1437/Ahd/2019 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years : (2015-16 & 2016-17) The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 3(1)(1), Ahmedabad. Nirma Limited, बनाम / Nirma House, V/S. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009. (Gujarat) स्थायी लेखा सं./ Pan: Aaacn5350K & C.O Nos.11-12/Ahd/2020 In आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.1436-1437/Ahd/2019 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years : (2015-16 & 2016-17) Nirma Limited, Nirma House, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009. (Gujarat) The Deputy Commissioner Of बनाम/ V/S. Income Tax/The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 3(1)(1), Ahmedabad. स्थायी लेखा सं./ Pan: Aaacn5350K अपीलार्थी/ (Appellant) प्रत्यर्थी / (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Bandish Soparkar, withFor Respondent: Shri Alpesh Parmar, CIT-DR
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 14ASection 80I

intangible assets, (iii) disallowance u/s 14A, (iv) disallowance of product registration expenses, (v) disallowance of delayed ESIC/PF_payment, (vi) disallowance of depreciation on goodwill arising from amalgamation of SCL, and (vii) disallowance of deduction u/s 80IA in respect of power generation units. The AO also recomputed book profit at Rs.2 ... assessee company has raised a common ground in both the years under appeal relating to disallowance of depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation of Saurashtra Chemicals Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “SCL”) with the assessee company pursuant to a scheme sanctioned by the BIFR. In A.Y. 2015–16, the assessee

ACIT, Circle-1(1), Rajkot vs. Gandhi Reality (India) Private Limited, Rajkot

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 110/RJT/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot25 Aug 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am. & Dinesh Mohan Sinha, Jm

For Appellant: Shri R. K. Doshi, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Praveen Verma, Ld. CIT. (DR)
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 230

assets in the nature of know-how, patents, copyrights, trademarks, licenses, franchises 'or any other business or commercial rights of similar nature. The Goodwill arising on amalgamation, being in the nature of any other commercial or business right, falls under the category of an intangible asset and hence, eligible

Aditya Birla Finance Limited, Mumbai vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax - 2(1)(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal is partly allowed

ITA 4821/MUM/2024[AY 2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai08 Jul 2025

Bench: Shri Sandeep Gosain & Shri Prabhash Shankar

For Appellant: Shri Yogesh Thar & Ms. S.Jayaram, ARsFor Respondent: Shri Rajesh Kumar Yadav, (CIT DR)
Section 135Section 143(3)Section 32Section 43BSection 80G

well settled by the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. Smifs Securities Ltd [348 ITR 302]; 2.2.2 goodwill arising on amalgamation is an intangible asset on which depreciation w/s.32 of the Act is allowable; and 2.2.3 is not merely a fictitious asset ... depreciation on the goodwill that has arisen only as a result of amalgamation scheme. 12.1 We find that the issue of depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation is directly covered by the decision of the Hon'ble Apex Court in the case of Smiff Securities Ltd. (supra). We find that

Jt. Cti (OSD), Circle-3(1)(1), Ahmedabad vs. M/S. Nirma Limited, Ahmedabad

In the result, all the appeals filed by the Revenue and the appeals for AYs 2012-

ITA 791/AHD/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad30 Jun 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Dr. B.R.R. Kumar, Vice- & Ms. Suchitra R. Kamble

For Appellant: Shri S.N. Soparkar, Sr.AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Alpesh Parmar, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 2(24)(x)Section 234BSection 271

which comes to Rs. 23,03,33,782/- may be allowed to the assessee on completion of assessment. 10.2 The depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation claimed by the assessee company is not allowable for the reasons discussed in subsequent paragraphs. Even before going into the question of allowability ... assessee over the value of net assets acquired of YSN Shares and Securities Private Limited (Amalgamating Company) should be considered as goodwill arising on amalgamation. It was claimed that the extra consideration was paid towards the reputation which the Amalgamating Company was enjoying in order to retain its existing clientele

Nirma Limited, Ahmedabad vs. DCIT, Circle-3(1)(1), Ahmedabad

In the result, all the appeals filed by the Revenue and the appeals for AYs 2012-

ITA 516/AHD/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad30 Jun 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Dr. B.R.R. Kumar, Vice- & Ms. Suchitra R. Kamble

For Appellant: Shri S.N. Soparkar, Sr.AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Alpesh Parmar, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 2(24)(x)Section 234BSection 271

which comes to Rs. 23,03,33,782/- may be allowed to the assessee on completion of assessment. 10.2 The depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation claimed by the assessee company is not allowable for the reasons discussed in subsequent paragraphs. Even before going into the question of allowability ... assessee over the value of net assets acquired of YSN Shares and Securities Private Limited (Amalgamating Company) should be considered as goodwill arising on amalgamation. It was claimed that the extra consideration was paid towards the reputation which the Amalgamating Company was enjoying in order to retain its existing clientele

The DCIT, Cir-3(1)(1), Ahmedabad vs. M/S. Nirma Limited, Ahmedabad

In the result, all the appeals filed by the Revenue and the appeals for AYs 2012-

ITA 2224/AHD/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad30 Jun 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Dr. B.R.R. Kumar, Vice- & Ms. Suchitra R. Kamble

For Appellant: Shri S.N. Soparkar, Sr.AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Alpesh Parmar, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 2(24)(x)Section 234BSection 271

which comes to Rs. 23,03,33,782/- may be allowed to the assessee on completion of assessment. 10.2 The depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation claimed by the assessee company is not allowable for the reasons discussed in subsequent paragraphs. Even before going into the question of allowability ... assessee over the value of net assets acquired of YSN Shares and Securities Private Limited (Amalgamating Company) should be considered as goodwill arising on amalgamation. It was claimed that the extra consideration was paid towards the reputation which the Amalgamating Company was enjoying in order to retain its existing clientele

M/S. Nirma Limited, Ahmedabad vs. The DCIT, Circle-3(1)(1), Ahmedabad

In the result, all the appeals filed by the Revenue and the appeals for AYs 2012-

ITA 2008/AHD/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad30 Jun 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Dr. B.R.R. Kumar, Vice- & Ms. Suchitra R. Kamble

For Appellant: Shri S.N. Soparkar, Sr.AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Alpesh Parmar, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 2(24)(x)Section 234BSection 271

which comes to Rs. 23,03,33,782/- may be allowed to the assessee on completion of assessment. 10.2 The depreciation on goodwill arising on amalgamation claimed by the assessee company is not allowable for the reasons discussed in subsequent paragraphs. Even before going into the question of allowability ... assessee over the value of net assets acquired of YSN Shares and Securities Private Limited (Amalgamating Company) should be considered as goodwill arising on amalgamation. It was claimed that the extra consideration was paid towards the reputation which the Amalgamating Company was enjoying in order to retain its existing clientele