The Economic Times

Supreme Court seeks Customs Department's response on Xiaomi's appeal in evasion case

Xiaomi faces a Supreme Court challenge against a customs tribunal ruling. The tribunal found the company liable for evading 653 crore in customs duty. This is linked to royalty payments on imported smartphone components. Xiaomi argues royalty payments are separate from import transactions. The customs department issued notices based on DRI investigations. The court is now reviewing Xiaomi's appeal.