LIC receives GST demand order of about Rs 2,370 crore from Maharashtra tax authority

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LIC has received a GST demand order from the Deputy Commissioner of State Tax, Chembur, Mumbai, covering FY 2021-22 to FY 2023-24. The demand includes GST of Rs 1,382.52 crore, interest of Rs 849.57 crore, and penalty of Rs 138.25 crore, totaling about Rs 2,370 crore. The allegation relates to excess Input Tax Credit claimed. LIC states there is no material impact on operations. The order is appealable before the Commissioner of Appeals, Mumbai.

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Tax demand of about Rs 2,370 crore, which LIC plans to appeal. Negative near-term sentiment, but operations remain unaffected and the sum is small versus LIC's overall size.