SBI Life Insurance Receives GST Order Confirmation with Tax Demand for FY 2021-22
SBI Life Insurance has received an appellate order confirming GST demands totaling over Rs. 10 lakh for FY 2021-22, including tax demand of Rs. 6,19,497, interest of Rs. 3,80,989 and penalty of Rs. 64,697. The company has formally notified stock exchanges and plans to file an appeal while maintaining that the order will not adversely impact its financial operations.

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SBI Life Insurance has received an order from the Additional Commissioner of State Tax (Appeal), Patna Special Circle, Bihar on April 24, 2026, at 2:57 pm. This order confirms the GST demand, interest, and penalty that were initially disclosed by the company on December 22, 2025. The intimation was filed under Regulation 30 read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
GST Order Details
The GST order pertains to the financial year 2021-2022 and includes the following components:
| Component: | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Tax Demand: | 6,19,497 |
| Interest: | 3,80,989 |
| Penalty: | 64,697 |
The original order was received from the Deputy Commissioner of State Tax, Patna Special Central Bihar on December 22, 2025. The recent order from the Additional Commissioner of State Tax (Appeal) confirms the tax demand including interest as mentioned in the original order.
Official Communication
The company has formally communicated this development to the stock exchanges through an official letter dated April 24, 2026, bearing reference number SBIL/CS/NSE-BSE/2627/20. The communication was addressed to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, providing details of the appellate order received.
Company Response and Impact
In response to the order, SBI Life Insurance has stated that it will file an appeal before the Competent Authority/Appellate Tribunal against the said order. The appeal will be filed in accordance with the applicable provisions under the Goods and Service Tax Act. The company has clarified that the order will have no adverse material impact on the financial operations of the company.
The intimation was signed by Girish Manik, Company Secretary (ACS No. 26391), on April 24, 2026, at 22:19:51 +05'30'. The company has requested the exchanges to disseminate this information for public information.
Historical Stock Returns for SBI Life Insurance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.24% | -10.42% | -3.46% | -4.52% | +9.50% | +91.68% |
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