ICICI Lombard receives revised GST penalty order with ₹3.06 crore penalty demand
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited received a revised GST penalty order from Chennai GST Commissioner with interest demand of ₹72,44,780 and penalty of ₹3,05,98,935 for April 2018-May 2019 period. This represents a significant reduction from the original order's demand of ₹1,49,38,247 interest and ₹5,76,34,666 penalty. The company plans to pursue an appeal against the revised order.

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ICICI Lombard General Insurance has received a revised order from the Office of the Commissioner of GST & Central Excise (Appeals - I), Chennai on April 29, 2026, at 12:38 p.m. The order, received under Section 107 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the Tamil Nadu GST Act, 2017, imposes a revised interest demand of ₹72,44,780 and a penalty of ₹3,05,98,935 for the period April 2018 to May 2019.
The order relates to undischarged interest liability connected to alleged delayed payment of tax by the company. According to the disclosure made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company stated that there would be no impact at this stage. The requisite details of the order have been provided as an annexure to the communication.
Background of the Case
The development follows an earlier intimation dated April 16, 2024, wherein the company had informed the stock exchanges about receiving an order from the Additional Commissioner, GST & Central Excise, Chennai North. That original order had raised an interest demand of ₹1,49,38,247 and levied a penalty of ₹5,76,34,666 for the period April 2018 to March 2021. The company had subsequently filed an appeal against that order.
Financial Implications and Comparison
The revised order shows a significant reduction in both interest demand and penalty amounts compared to the original order:
| Particulars: | Original Order (April 2024) | Revised Order (April 2026) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Demand: | ₹1,49,38,247 | ₹72,44,780 | April 2018 to May 2019 |
| Penalty: | ₹5,76,34,666 | ₹3,05,98,935 | April 2018 to May 2019 |
Regulatory Compliance Details
The company has provided comprehensive details of the communication in compliance with regulatory requirements:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Communication Type: | Order under Section 107 of CGST Act, 2017 / Tamil Nadu GST Act, 2017 |
| Issuing Authority: | Office of the Commissioner of GST & Central Excise (Appeals - I), Chennai |
| Receipt Date: | April 29, 2026 |
| Applicable Period: | April 2018 to May 2019 |
| Expected Impact: | No impact at this stage |
Company's Response and Next Steps
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited has indicated that it would pursue an appeal or evaluate any other appropriate actions against the revised order. The company has confirmed that the information provided in compliance with Regulation 30(13) of the SEBI regulations is true, correct, and complete to the best of its knowledge and belief. The communication was signed by Company Secretary Vikas Mehra and has been made available on the company's website at www.icicilombard.com .
Historical Stock Returns for ICICI Lombard General Insurance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.42% | -3.60% | +0.93% | -13.14% | -5.01% | +24.36% |
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