IT searches at premises of Nirmal Group, promoter

MUMBAI: Investigation wing of the Income Tax Department today conducted searches at the premises of Nirmal Group and its promoter Dharmesh Jain here for suspected tax evasion.

"We have conducted searches at the locations owned by Nirmal, including Nirmal Lifestyle. We also conducted searches at the offices and residence of Jain," said a department source.

Searches were conducted at more than 15 locations. "More than 80 officials were involved in conducting searches," an officer said.

Despite repeated attempts, Jain remained unavailable for comment.