The business offered its case to a authorities panel reviewing GST charges, led by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary. Insurers estimate ITCs offset 11% of their prices. They’ve proposed a minimal 12% GST fee on time period plans to take care of present pricing. If the speed is lowered, they need a corresponding discount within the GST on insurance coverage fee companies. Additionally they need full ITC advantages.
“On account of this extra burden (ITC withdrawal), life insurance coverage corporations can be compelled to extend the premium which is not going to totally meet the target of govt to supply life insurance coverage product at reasonably priced worth. Moreover, GST exemption on renewal premiums (for insurance policies offered in earlier years) would make it onerous and unviable,” the businesses stated.
The GST Council, which units tax charges, beforehand thought of exempting time period insurance coverage and a few medical insurance plans however postponed a call. The Insurance coverage Regulatory and Improvement Authority of India (IRDAI) is predicted to weigh in on the matter. Finance ministers are additionally eager to make sure that any tax reductions profit customers immediately.
(with ToI inputs)