Maruti Suzuki says it has received a customs duty demand from Maharashtra authorities worth over ₹9 crore, dated 6 July. The notices allege that duties were paid on certain imported goods at rates different from those the customs authority considers applicable. According to reports, the demand is being contested by the company, which plans to challenge the order. One outlet also cites the demand at about ₹9.5 crore, reflecting differences in how the figure is reported, but all sources describe it as exceeding ₹9 crore and tied to alleged misapplication of duty rates on imported items. The dispute centers on the treatment of duties for specific imports and whether the rate applied by Maruti Suzuki matches the rate determined by customs. The company’s response indicates it does not agree with the customs authority’s assessment and will proceed through the appropriate legal or administrative process. Separately, one source notes that the stock declines following the news, though the core development across all reports is the customs demand and Maruti Suzuki’s intent to contest it.