ICICI Lombard General Insurance has received an income tax demand of ₹1,388.09 crore, which includes ₹321 crore in interest, for the assessment year 2021-22. This demand stems from adjustments made by the tax authorities, including disallowances on marketing expenses, provisions for claims, and TDS. The company considers these issues to be industry-wide and intends to challenge the order through legal avenues.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. has been served an income tax demand of ₹1,388.09 crore, including ₹321 crore in interest, by the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax, Mumbai. The tax notice pertains to the assessment year 2021-22.
According to an exchange filing on the BSE, the demand arose from adjustments made by the assessing officer, which resulted in an increase in the company's taxable income. Key disallowances included:
Marketing and advertisement expenses deemed
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FAQ :
ICICI Lombard has been served an income tax demand of ₹1,388.09 crore, which includes ₹321 crore in interest.
The tax demand is for the assessment year 2021-22.
The demand arose from disallowances on marketing and advertisement expenses, provisions for claims (IBNR and IBNER), and non-deduction of TDS on specific expenses.
ICICI Lombard has stated that these disallowances are related to 'industry-wide issues' and plans to appeal the order or explore other legal options.
Following the announcement, ICICI Lombard's shares closed 0.97% lower on the NSE.