Income Tax Raids At Parle-G Offices & Manufacturing Unit In Mumbai's Vile Parle

Parle Products, established in 1929, is believed to have derived its name from the Vile Parle locality in Mumbai. In 1938, the company introduced biscuits under the brand name Parle-Gluco, which gained immense popularity. However, production was briefly halted after India's independence before resuming again.

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Prathamesh Kharade Updated: Friday, March 07, 2025, 03:44 PM IST
Income Tax Raids At Parle-G Offices & Manufacturing Unit In Mumbai's Vile Parle |

Income Tax Raids At Parle-G Offices & Manufacturing Unit In Mumbai's Vile Parle |

Mumbai: The Income Tax (IT) Department conducted a raid on Parle Products Pvt Ltd, the manufacturer of Parle-G biscuits, at its Vile Parle facility in Mumbai on Friday, March 7. However, the exact reason for the search has not yet been disclosed. The company's offices & factories in Gujarat's Kutchh are also being raided by the sleuths, as per reports.

Currently, the central agency's economic wing is scrutinizing the company’s financial documents, as per reports. The search is being led by the Foreign Assets Unit and the Investigation Wing of the Income Tax Department, as reported by IANS.

About Parle Products

Parle Products, established in 1929, is believed to have derived its name from the Vile Parle locality in Mumbai. In 1938, the company introduced biscuits under the brand name Parle-Gluco, which gained immense popularity. However, production was briefly halted after India's independence before resuming again.

According to PTI, Parle Biscuits' profits saw a significant rise, doubling from Rs 743.66 crore in FY23 to Rs 1,606.95 crore in FY24. The company’s operating income increased by 2% to Rs 14,349.4 crore in 2018-19, while overall revenue grew by 5.31% to Rs 15,085.76 crore.

This is breaking news. More details are awaited.

Published on: Friday, March 07, 2025, 03:24 PM IST

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