ICICI Prudential Life pays GST liability for FY2018
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited disclosed that it will pay a GST liability of ₹1,65,449 for FY2018 following an appeal order from the Additional Commissioner of State Tax, Vijayawada. The order, received on December 2, 2025, partially upheld the demand regarding excess Input Tax Credit. The payment of ₹ 76,550/- tax, ₹ 78,899/- interest, and ₹ 10,000/- penalty will be made without admitting to the allegations.

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited has disclosed an update regarding a Goods and Service Tax (GST) appeal order for FY2018. The Additional Commissioner of State Tax, Appellate Authority, Vijayawada, issued a common appeal order on December 2, 2025, which was partially in the company's favor and partially upheld the tax demand. The company stated it would pay the resulting tax liability without admitting to the allegations.
The demand arose due to excess Input Tax Credit in GSTR-3B vis-à-vis GSTR-2A. The financial implications of the order include a GST demand of ₹ 76,550/-, interest of ₹ 78,899/-, and a penalty of ₹ 10,000/-. The total liability amounts to ₹ 1,65,449/-.
The company has taken the necessary action to pay the tax liability mentioned in the order. This disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30(13) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The communication was addressed to the stock exchanges, BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, on July 2, 2026.
The following table details the financial implications of the order:
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| GST | ₹ 76,550/- |
| Interest | ₹ 78,899/- |
| Penalty | ₹ 10,000/- |
| Total | ₹ 1,65,449/- |
The filing was signed by Priya Nair, Company Secretary and ACS 17769. Axis Trustee Services Limited, Debenture Trustee, was also marked a copy of the disclosure.
Historical Stock Returns for ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.46% | -1.48% | +1.13% | -29.78% | -27.82% | -23.45% |
Could this partial ruling on GST input tax credits set a precedent for other pending appeals in the insurance sector?
Will ICICI Prudential Life adjust its internal compliance processes to prevent similar GSTR-3B and GSTR-2A discrepancies in the future?
Does the company anticipate any further tax liabilities or legal challenges related to GST for other financial years?





























