Archive · 20 Nov 2025
IT Raids on Pista House, Shah Ghouse & Mehfil: Rs 6 Crore Seized
The Income Tax department raided popular biryani restaurants Pista House, Shah Ghouse, and Mehfil.
They found and seized around Rs 6 crore in cash that wasn't declared.
The investigation suggests these restaurants might not be paying all the taxes they should.
More checks and possible legal action will follow.
IT authorities seized approximately Rs 6 crore in cash from Pista House, Shah Ghouse, and Mehfil
Raids were conducted at over 20-30 locations across Hyderabad and Rangareddy
Investigation suggests suppressed turnover and potential tax evasion
Preliminary scrutiny indicates deliberate underreporting of sales and income
Further forensic audit and legal action may follow
- Who
- Income Tax Investigation Wing teams
- What
- Conducted raids and seized cash
- When
- Tuesday morning
- Where
- Hyderabad and Rangareddy
- Why
- To investigate potential tax evasion
Tax Authorities
Restaurant Owners
Tax Evasion
Tax Authorities
Investigators suspect suppressed turnover and underreported income.
Restaurant Owners
Restaurant owners may argue they have done nothing wrong.
- Total cash seized
- Rs 6 crore
- Cash seized from Shah Ghouse
- Rs 4 crore
- Cash seized from Pista House & Mehfil
- Rs 2 crore
- Number of locations raided
- 20-30
- Brands under investigation
- Pista House, Shah Ghouse, Mehfil