SBI Life faces ₹1.13 crore GST demand for excess ITC claim
- SBI Life received a tax demand of ₹1.13 crore under the RGST Act
- Demand stems from excess ITC claims in GSTR-3B vs GSTR-2B for Apr-Aug 2025
- Total liability includes tax of ₹96.13 lakh, interest of ₹7.25 lakh, and penalty of ₹9.61 lakh
- Company plans to appeal the order before the Appellate Tribunal

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SBI Life Insurance has received a tax demand of ₹1.13 crore from GST authorities, attributed to excess Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims filed during the period April 2025 to August 2025.
The order was issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Circle-M.I. Road, Zone-Jaipur I, Rajasthan, on September 25, 2026. The demand arises from discrepancies identified between ITC claimed in GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B filings.
Tax demand breakdown
The total liability comprises the base tax amount, interest, and penalty. The following table details the financial implications as disclosed in the company's filing:
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tax amount | ₹96,12,911 |
| Interest | ₹7,25,306 |
| Penalty | ₹9,61,291 |
| Total demand | ₹1,12,99,508 |
Company response and regulatory context
SBI Life Insurance stated that it shall file an appeal before the Competent Authority or Appellate Tribunal against the said order in accordance with applicable provisions of the Goods and Service Tax Act. The communication was made under Regulation 30 read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for SBI Life Insurance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.74% | -1.41% | -1.12% | -5.12% | -4.13% | +42.55% |
How might the outcome of SBI Life's appeal influence the GST compliance strategies of other major insurance companies in India?
Could this tax demand trigger a broader regulatory review of Input Tax Credit claims across the financial services sector?
What impact will the potential legal costs and provision for this liability have on SBI Life's short-term profitability metrics?

































