Go Digit Reaffirms GST Demand of ₹1,548 Crore Plus Penalty Post-Litigation
Go Digit received an order re-affirming a GST demand of ₹1,548 crore, penalty of ₹154.85 crore, and interest. This follows a previous High Court order. The company is evaluating its options, including an appeal, and plans to take further action.
The confirmed GST demand, penalty, and interest amount to over ₹1,700 crore, which could have a material impact on the company's financial position, although the company is evaluating further actions.
The company has received an order re-affirming a significant GST demand, penalty, and interest, which is a negative development.
Go Digit General Insurance Limited has received an order from the Office of the Commissioner of GST & Central Excise, Chennai South Commissionerate, re-affirming the original GST demand of ₹1,5480.64 crore, a penalty of ₹154.85 crore, and applicable interest under section 50 of the CGST Act, 2017. This order pertains to the period of July 2017 to March 2022 and relates to an industry-wide issue concerning GST on co-insurance premiums and reinsurance commissions.
Previously, the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay had set aside a demand of ₹154.80 crore and a penalty of ₹15.48 crore, aggregating to ₹170.29 crore, directing the Adjudicating Authority to decide the matters afresh. The company received the order copy on 6th March 2026 at 5:05 p.m. The company is currently evaluating legal advice on the implications of this order and plans to pursue an appeal or evaluate other appropriate actions, including filing a writ petition.
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