But beyond individual taxpayers, there are companies that quietly contribute massive sums to the government through corporate tax. Unlike income tax, which individuals pay on their earnings, corporate tax is paid by companies on their profits. So, which company tops the list in India when it comes to paying the highest corporate tax? The company paid a staggering Rs 25,707 crore as corporate tax in 2024. Vedanta Limited secured the third position by paying an estimated Rs 12,826 crore in corporate tax.

Source: News 24 February 17, 2026 14:44 UTC