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Is 18% GST Applicable On Nestlé’s Milky Bar Eclairs? Madras HC Stays GST Demand Against Nestlé

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The Madras High Court has granted interim relief to Nestlé India Limited by staying a GST demand that classified its popular confectionery product Milky Bar Eclairs as “chocolate containing cocoa,” thereby subjecting it to a higher tax rate of 18%. The bench of Justice C. Saravanan, while hearing a writ petition filed by Nestlé, observed…

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Nikhil Bhandari
Nikhil Bhandari
Nikhil Bhandari is a Chartered Accountant and a Indirect Tax professional with over 4.5 years of post-qualification experience in tax advisory, compliance management, and tax process optimization. Associated with SDU LLP since August 2015 spanning his articleship through to his current role as Assistant Manager Nikhil has uniquely navigated India’s transition from the legacy tax regime into the GST era.His expertise encompasses both strategic advisory and Indirect Tax litigation, where he represents clients in complex disputes across the manufacturing, service, and e-commerce sectors. By providing high-level counsel to corporate leadership, he ensures that tax positions are not only robust and compliant but also structured for long-term operational efficiency.Beyond his core practice, Nikhil is a proactive contributor to the GST ecosystem. He is dedicated to tracking and analyzing judicial precedents from various High Courts and the Supreme Court, fostering greater clarity and ease of access to tax intelligence for the wider professional community.

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