Go Digit faces GST demand of Rs 20.51 crore for FY23-24
Go Digit General Insurance received a Show Cause Notice from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence alleging ineligible input tax credit of Rs 20.51 crore for the period September 2022 to March 2024. The demand includes interest and penalty under Section 74(1) of the CGST Act, 2017. The company stated it will contest the notice and expects no immediate financial impact.

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Go Digit General Insurance has received a Show Cause Notice (SCN) from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Bengaluru Zonal Unit, alleging ineligible availment of input tax credit (ITC) amounting to Rs 20.51 crore. The notice, issued under Section 74(1) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, demands the payment of this amount along with applicable interest and penalty for the period spanning September 2022 to March 2024. The company confirmed that no immediate financial impact is expected at this stage as it evaluates the notice.
The SCN was received on May 25, 2026, and specifically targets the company's ITC claims during Financial Years 2022-23 and 2023-24. According to the disclosure, the GST Authority has raised a demand of Rs 20,51,00,281, alleging that the credit claimed was ineligible. The penalty sought is equivalent to the ineligible ITC demanded, while interest will be calculated as applicable under Section 50(3) of the CGST Act, 2017 read with Rule 88B of the CGST Rules, 2017.
Go Digit General Insurance stated that it is currently evaluating the SCN based on advice from its tax advisors. The company plans to file a detailed reply with the adjudicating authority within the prescribed timelines. Furthermore, it intends to pursue all available legal remedies to contest the demand raised by the authority.
The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges on May 26, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company emphasized that the communication is a Show Cause Notice and that no final order has been passed as of the date of the filing.
Key Details of the Show Cause Notice
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | The Additional Director, Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Bengaluru Zonal Unit |
| Date of Receipt | May 25, 2026 |
| Period Under Scrutiny | September 2022 to March 2024 |
| Section of Law | Section 74(1) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 |
| Demand Amount | Rs 20,51,00,281 |
| Penalty | Equivalent to ineligible ITC demanded |
| Interest | As applicable under Section 50(3) of the CGST Act, 2017 |
Historical Stock Returns for Go Digit General Insurance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.43% | -2.12% | -4.90% | -14.71% | -6.80% | -0.52% |
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