Niva Bupa faces ₹28.37 Cr Income Tax demand for AY 2023-24
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited received an Income Tax demand of ₹28.37 crore for AY 2023-24, including ₹7.10 crore interest. The demand is due to disallowances on marketing expenses and IBNR/IBNER provisions. The company plans to appeal the order.
The tax demand of ₹28.37 crore is material and could affect profitability, but the company's ability to appeal mitigates the immediate financial blow.
The company has received a significant tax demand, which negatively impacts its financial outlook.
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited announced on March 15, 2026, that it has received an Order cum Notice of Demand from the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle 5(3), Mumbai. The order, received on March 14, 2026, raises a demand of ₹28,37,45,380/- for the Assessment Year 2023-24, which includes an interest component of ₹7,10,47,664/-.
The demand arises from adjustments made to the company's total taxable income, primarily due to the disallowance of certain marketing and advertisement expenses under Section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Additionally, provisions for claims Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) and claims Incurred But Not Enough Reported (IBNER) were also disallowed. The company notes that these disallowances are related to industry-wide issues.
Niva Bupa has stated that the order is appealable, and the company intends to exercise its right to appeal before the Appellate Authorities. Appropriate disclosures regarding this matter will be made in the company's financial statements. No penalty or sanction has been imposed at this stage.
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