New India Assurance faces ₹2,379 crore GST demand over coinsurance premiums and reinsurance commissions

The New India Assurance Company Ltd received a tax demand of ₹2,379.13 crore on Tuesday (September 30), including penalties, for alleged non-payment of tax on coinsurance premiums and reinsurance commissions.

The filing said the Order in Original (DRC-07), issued on September 29, 2025, by the Additional Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Palghar Commissionerate, claims that New India Assurance failed to discharge GST on premiums received from ‘Leaders’ in the co-insurance business and on commissions earned from ceded reinsurance premiums.

However, New India Assurance pointed out that the issue pertains to industry-wide practices and believes it has a strong case to contest the demand.

New India Assurance said it will initiate appropriate action and file a detailed response with the authorities within the prescribed timeline, highlighting its contentions. The company added that the order does not affect its financial or operational activities, as it follows CBIC guidelines and relates to a sector-wide matter.

The company clarified that the issues raised in the order relate to non-payment of GST on premiums received as a follower in the coinsurance business and non-payment of GST on commissions earned on reinsurance premiums ceded to reinsurance companies.

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