Mar 31, 2026
A provision is recognised when the Company
has a present legal obligation as a result of a
past event and it is probable that an outflow of
resources will be required to settle the obligation,
in respect of which a reliable estimate can be
made. Provisions, excluding retirement benefits,
are not discounted to their present value and
are determined based on the best estimate
required to settle the obligation at the balance
sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance
sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current
best estimates.
Contingent losses arising from claims other than
insurance claims, litigation, assessment, fines,
penalties, etc. are recorded when it is probable
that a liability has been incurred and the amount
can be reasonably estimated.
A disclosure for a contingent liability, other than
those under policies, is made when there is a
possible obligation or a present obligation that
may not result in an outflow of resources.
Show cause notices / summons issued by various
government authorities are not considered as
obligations. When demand notices are raised
against such show cause notices and are
disputed by the Company, these are classified
as disputed obligations.
When there is a possible obligation or a present
obligation, in respect of which, the likelihood of
outflow of resources is remote, no provision or
disclosure is made.
Contingent liabilities are not recognised in the
Financial Statements.
Contingent assets are neither recognised nor
disclosed in the Financial Statements.
Receipts and Payments Account has been
prepared as prescribed by IRDAI (Actuarial,
Finance and Investment Functions of Insurers)
Regulations, 2024 under the âDirect methodâ
in accordance with Accounting Standard 3
on Cash Flow Statements notified under the
Section 133 of the Companies Act.
Cash comprises cash on hand, cheques on
hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash
equivalents are term deposits with an original
maturity of three months or less from the date
of acquisition, highly liquid investments that are
readily convertible into known amount of cash
and which are subject to an insignificant risk of
change in value.
Expenses related to issue of Securities are
adjusted against the share premium (securities
premium) account as per section 52 of
Companies Act, 2013.
1. During the year ended March 31, 2026 Go Digit has received Income Tax Assessment Order for FY 2022-23
with a Notice of demand resulting into an addition of Rs.38,443 lakhs in contingent liability (inclusive of
interest) on account of disallowance of certain expenses as inadmissible and on account of non-deduction
of TDS. Company has been advised that the adopted tax position is legally tenable being an industry wise
issue. Appeal against the same has been filed before the appropriate authority.
2. Contingent Liability includes demand of Rs.17,029 lakhs (inclusive of penalty) from Chennai South
Commissionerate towards GST applicability on coinsurance inward premium and reinsurance commission on
reinsurance ceded, originally initiated by DGGI Kolhapur. Matter relates to an industry wide issue and in view
of statutory clarification issued by the Ministry of Finance and the consistent favorable judicial precedents,
management is of the view that the matter is not legally tenable.
3. The company has contingent liability of Rs.1,166 lakhs on account of ongoing enquiry by DGGI Mumbai
Zonal Unit with respect to group health insurance policies issued to SEZ Unit and developers, not eligible for
benefit of zero-rated tax. At present, matter is being kept in abeyance, awaiting the outcome of an industry
wide writ petition filed before Bombay High Court. Accordingly, no immediate financial implication arises for
the Company.
4. Encumbrances on assets
The assets of the Company are free from all encumbrances except for fixed deposit as on March 31, 2026 amount
to ^ 31 Lakhs (as on March 31, 2025 - ^ 29 Lakhs) which is placed under lien against bank guarantee issued by
the banks.
5. Capital commitments
Outstanding capital commitments as on March 31, 2026 amount to ^ 2,906 Lakhs (as on March 31, 2025 - ^ 1,587
Lakhs).
6. Claims
All claims net of reinsurance ceded are incurred and paid in India.
7. Claims where the payment period exceeds four years are Nil (for the year ended
March 31, 2025 - Nil)8. Premium
All premium net of reinsurance is written and received in India.
Premium income recognised on varying risk pattern is Nil (for the year ended March 31, 2025 - Nil).
9. Extent of risks retained and reinsured
Extent of risk retained and reinsured with respect to gross written premium (excluding excess of loss reinsurance
and catastrophe reinsurance premium of ^ 4,862 lakhs (for the year ended March 31, 2025 ^ 4,204 lakhs) is set
out below
Pursuant to the Master Circular on Corporate Governance for Insurers, 2024 issued by the Insurance Regulatory
and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), the Company has adopted revised policies on the appointment and
remuneration of Directors and employees. These policies have been implemented in substitution of the Companyâs
erstwhile remuneration policy, in order to align the remuneration framework with the applicable IRDAI regulations
and the Master Circular on Corporate Governance.
No remuneration has been paid to the Non-Executive/Independent directors of the company for financial year
2025-2026 except sitting fees paid for meetings attended.
Expenses towards gratuity and compensated absences provision are determined actuarially on an overall
company basis and accordingly have not been considered in the above information. In addition to the above MD &
CEO and KMPs are entitled to ESOP under the Companyâs ESOP Scheme. During the year ended March 31, 2026
Company has granted - 129,274 ESOPâs to MD & CEO & 596,594 to KMPs (For the year ended March 31, 2025 -
21,852 ESOPâs to MD & CEO and 1,85,879 to KMPs).
The Company takes commercial premises on lease as well as enters into integrated facilities services agreements
for âpay as you goâ model. The minimum lease payments to be made in future towards non-cancellable lease
agreements are as follows:
The Company has not given any loans as on March 31, 2026 (as on March 31, 2025 - Nil)
21. Summary of Financial Statements
The summary of Financial Statements is included as Annexure VI.
22. Foreign exchange gain / (loss) net
During the year ended March 31, 2026 foreign exchange net loss incurred by the Company is ^ 107 Lakhs (for the
year ended March 31, 2025 net gain ^ 30 Lakhs) which is netted off in Schedule 4 under the heading âMiscellaneous
expensesâ.
As at March 31, 2026, foreign currency exposure is ^ 1,218 Lakhs (For year ended March 31, 2025 ^ 931 Lakhs).
Premium deficiency for the Company as on March 31, 2026 is Nil (as on March 31, 2025- Nil) in accordance with
the applicable provisions of the IRDAI Actuarial, Finance and Investment Functions of Insurers Regulations, 2024
read with Master Circular issued their under Actuarial & Allied Functions, 2024.
27. Statement showing age-wise analysis of unclaimed amounts of policyholders
The Statement is included as Annexure VII.
32. Investor Education & Protection Fund
For the year ended March 31, 2026 & March 31, 2025 the Company is not required to transfer any amount into the
Investor Education & Protection Fund.
33. Disclosure of other work given to auditors
Pursuant to Master Circular on Corporate Governance for Insurers, 2024 issued by IRDAI on May 22, 2024, the
services of statutory auditors are disclosed below
29. Provision for free look period
As on March 31, 2026, the provision for free look period is ^ 0.13 Lakhs (as on March 31, 2025 ^ 0.12 Lakhs), as
certified by Appointed Actuary.
The Companyâs pending litigations/proceedings comprise of claims against the Company in various tribunals/
courts, proceedings pending with Tax Authorities and the Companyâs/counterpartyâs appeal against orders
of lower courts/tribunals/tax authorities. The Company has reviewed all pending litigation/proceedings and
ensured adequate provisions, wherever required and disclosed the contingent liabilities, wherever applicable, in
its financial statements. The Company does not expect any material impact on its financial position with respect
to the outcome of such litigations/proceedings (as on March 31, 2025 - Nil). (Refer Note no.3 of Schedule 16 for
details on contingent liabilities).
As on March 31, 2026 the Company did not have any outstanding long term derivative contracts. (as on March 31,
2025 - Nil)
During the year ended March 31, 2026, the Company, pursuant to itâs Employee Stock Option Plan, allotted
876,621 equity shares of ^ 10 each at face value of ^ 10 per share; 219,689 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a
premium of ^ 17 per share ; 213,734 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 65 per share ; 151,893 equity
shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 162 per share; 3,419 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 273 per
share; 7,741 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 304 per share.
The Company has allotted 4,13,60,294 Equity Shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^262 through the Initial Public
Offer during the year ended March 31, 2025.
During the year ended March 31, 2025, the Company, pursuant to itâs Employee Stock Option Plan, allotted
27,07,578 equity shares of ^ 10 each at face value of ^ 10 per share; 24,92,633 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a
premium of ^ 17 per share ; 11,18,816 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 65 per share ; 1,64,569 equity
shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 162 per share; 15,587 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 304 per
share; 2,053 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 375 per share.
Share Application Money pending allotment as on March 31, 2026 amounts to Nil (as on March 31, 2025- Nil).
36. Impact of Code on Social Security, 2020 and Other New Labour CodesThe Government of India has notified new Labour Code viz Code on wages 2019, Code on Social Security 2020,
Industrial Relation Code 2020, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Condition Code 2020 (collectively
referred to as the New Labour Codes). These Codes have been made effective from November 21, 2025.
The Company reassessed its employee benefit obligations based on the revised definition of wages and
expanded eligibility criteria. An incremental gratuity expense of ^ 733 lakhs was recognized as past service cost
during the year ended March 31, 2026, reducing profit and increasing gratuity obligations. As of March 31, 2026,
unrecognized past service cost relating to gratuity obligations amounted to ^ 196 lakhs.
On December 11, 2023 & March 14, 2024, The Board of Directors of the Company have approved raising of capital
by issuance of Unsecured, Unrated, Unlisted, Subordinated Redeemable Bonds in the nature of Non-Convertible
Debentures (âNCDsâ) of ^ 20,000 Lakhs & ^ 15,000 lakhs on a private placement basis, in accordance with the
provisions of the IRDAI (Other Forms of Capital) Regulations, 2022, and the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year, an amount of ^ 54 Lakhs (Previous year ^ 5 Lakhs) was collected towards Environment Relief
Fund for public liability policies and an amount of ^ 53 Lakhs (Previous year ^ 6 Lakhs) has been transferred
to âCentral Pollution Boardâ, âEnvironment Fund Accountâ as per Notification of Environment Relief Fund (ERF)
scheme under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 as amended. The balance amount of ^ 0.5 Lakhs (Previous
year ^ 0.5 Lakhs) is included under statutory dues payable in Schedule 13.
In line with IRDAI (Expenses of Management, including Commission, of Insurers) Regulations, 2024, the Companyâs
expenses relating to the insurance business is in excess of regulatory limits for the year ended March 31, 2026,
the company has applied for forbearance for previous year and is in process of applying for forbearance for the
current year, as available under the regulatory framework, which is currently under consideration with IRDAI.
Further In accordance with the IRDAI Regulations, operating expenses in excess of prescribed limits are
required to be shown under âOther Incomeâ as âContribution from Shareholders Funds towards Excess EOMâ and
simultaneously to be charged to Profit & Loss account as âContribution to Policyholders Funds towards Excess
EOMâ. Accordingly operating expenses in excess of overall limits of ^ 46,873 Lakhs (previous year - operating
expenses in excess of overall limits of ^ 32,401 Lakhs) is reported as other income under Miscellaneous segment
of the revenue account.
The Company has implemented a framework to identify relevant applications from the overall IT universe as
"Books of accountâ as per the Companies Act 2013. The Companyâs books of account maintained electronically
comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2013, read with relevant rules and notifications, except: -
(a) The Company has enabled database level audit trail (edit logs) feature for its accounting on August 05, 2024
and investment management application on June 12, 2024. Access of personnel to database is severely
restricted, provided only on exceptional basis and is well documented during financial year 2025-26. The
application-level audit trail (edit logs) feature was operating effectively during the whole financial year 2025¬
26.
(b) Company has enabled audit trail (edit logs) feature for all identified financial accounting tables on 07 Jun
2024 for policy and claims administration system.
41. Disclosures pursuant to Rule 3(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014:-
The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other
sources or other kind of funds) to or in any other person or entity, including foreign entity ("Intermediariesâ), with
the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall, directly or indirectly
lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Company
(âUltimate Beneficiariesâ) or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries;
The Company has not received any funds from any person or entity, including foreign entity ("Funding Partiesâ),
with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Company shall, directly or indirectly,
lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Funding Party
("Ultimate Beneficiariesâ) or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries
42. Details of Regrouping/Reclassification
Interest income earned on fixed deposits, earlier classified under "Investment Incomeâ, has been reclassified
and presented under "Other Incomeâ based on a reassessment of the nature and purpose of such deposits.
The corresponding prior-year comparatives have been regrouped to maintain consistency in presentation. The
reclassification is limited to presentation only and has no impact on the Companyâs total income or profit.
43. Expenses other than those related to Insurance Business (profit and loss account):
Expenses other than those related to insurance business includes, director sitting fees, shareholders charge
for brand value creation expenses, managerial remuneration, audit fee payable for special purpose financial
statements, provision for tax matters, investor engagement expenses, investment operations expenses related to
shareholders funds, rent equalisation levy and ESOPs fair value charge.
44. Proposed Scheme of Amalgamation
The Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on December 19, 2025, has approved in principle a
proposal for the amalgamation of Go Digit Infoworks Services Private Limited ("Transferor Companyâ) into the
Company, subject to receipt of requisite statutory, regulatory, shareholder, creditor and judicial approvals, as may
be applicable. The proposed amalgamation is intended to be implemented through a Scheme of Amalgamation
under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013,("Schemeâ) and is subject to, inter alia:
⢠approval of the shareholders and creditors of the respective companies, as may be directed;
⢠approvals from the stock exchange(s), Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBIâ), Insurance Regulatory
and Development Authority of India ("IRDAIâ), the Competition Commission of India ("CCIâ), and other
regulatory authorities, as applicable; and
⢠sanction of the Honâble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
As on the date of approval of these financial statements, the proposed Scheme is under process and has not
yet become effective. Accordingly, no accounting impact of the proposed amalgamation has been given effect
to in these financial statements. The Company will appropriately account for and disclose the effects of the
amalgamation in accordance with applicable accounting standards, upon the Scheme becoming effective.
As per the Scheme, the Appointed Date and the Effective Date are proposed to be the same.
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1. Pending proceedings do not include a matter where during the Financial Year 2021-22, GST authorities had initiated an industry-wide investigation on account of alleged ineligible input tax credit where claims are settled to insured and applicability of GST on salvage adjusted on motor claims settled during the period from July 2017 to March 2022. The Company, in its Reply to Notice of Summon dated March 29, 2022, and additional summons received, had submitted requested details from time to time and appeared before tax authorities to record statements and deposited ^ 1,037 lakhs under protest. The Company received a Show Cause Notice (âSCNâ) on December 27, 2023 for ^ 2,547 lakhs and against this SCN, company has duly filed its response on December 17, 2024 and attended the personal hearing on this matter as well. Further on perusal of our reply, GST Authorities has accepted our view and dropped the entire demand amount of ^ 2,547 lakhs by passing Nil Demand order on January 24, 2025. We are in the process of filing Refund application against amount deposited.
2. GST authorities had initiated an industry-wide investigation on account of alleged non payment of GST on coinsurance inward premium and reinsurance commission. Company received show cause notice on September 23, 2023 stating GST Liability of ^ 15,480 lakhs for non-payment of GST on Coinsurance premium accepted as a follower and non-payment of GST on Reinsurance Commission earned on reinsurance ceded for period July 2017 to March 2022 against which Final Demand Order was raised on December 30, 2023. Company has filed writ petition in the Mumbai High Court on March 11, 2024 against the demand issued. Further, Ministry of Finance has issued circular on January 28, 2025, Regularizing payment of GST on co-insurance premium apportioned by the lead insurer to the co-insurer and on ceding /re-insurance commission for the past period as well. Company has filed Interim application in the Mumbai High Court on February 10, 2025 for consideration of the above circular while issuing order.
The assets of the Company are free from all encumbrances except for fixed deposit as on March 31, 2025 amount to ^ 29 Lakhs ( as on March 31, 2024 - ^ 27 Lakhs) which is placed under lien against bank guarantee issued by the banks.
Outstanding capital commitments as on March 31, 2025 amount to ^ 1,587 Lakhs (as on March 31, 2024 -^ 175 Lakhs).
[Claims settled and remaining unpaid for more than six months to policyholders/Beneficiaries as on March 31, 2025 - ^ 34 lakhs (as on March 31, 2024 is ^ 34 lakhs)]
7. Claims where the payment period exceeds four years are Nil (for the year ended March 31, 2024 - Nil)
All premium net of reinsurance is written and received in India.
Premium income recognised on varying risk pattern is Nil (for the year ended March 31, 2024 is Nil).
9. Extent of risks retained and reinsured
Extent of risk retained and reinsured with respect to gross written premium (excluding excess of loss reinsurance and catastrophe reinsurance premium of ^ 4,204 lakhs (for the year ended March 31, 2024 ^ 4,025 lakhs) is set out below
IRDAI vide its circular no IRDAI/F&A/GDL/MISC/141/6/2023 dated June 30, 2023 has prescribed, Guidelines on Remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Persons of Insurers effective from financial year 2023-24, which replaced and superseded Guidelines on Remuneration of Non-executive Directors and Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer / Whole-time Directors of Insurers issued by IRDAI vide circular bearing number IRDA/F&A/ GDL/LSTD/155/08/2016 dated August 5, 2016.Pursuant to the same, the Company has adopted new policy on appointment and remuneration of Directors and policy on remuneration of employees, in substitution of its erstwhile remuneration policy to align it with IRDAIâs new remuneration guidelines.
No remuneration has been paid to the Non-Executive/Independent directors of the company for financial year 2024-2025 except sitting fees paid for meetings attended.
Expenses towards gratuity and compensated absences provision are determined actuarially on an overall company basis quarterly and accordingly have not been considered in the above information. In addition to the above MD and KMPs are entitled to ESOP under the Companyâs ESOP Scheme. During the year ended March 31, 2025 Company has granted - 21,852 ESOPâs to MD & 1,85,879 to KMPs (For the year ended March 31, 2024 - Nil of ESOP to MD & 6,494 to KMPs).
For FY 2024-25, the Company was governed by IRDAI ((Rural, Social Sector and Motor Third Party Obligations) Regulations, 2024 for the purpose of compliance to rural and social sector obligations. As per these Regulations, the Company is required to certify compliance with Rural and Social obligation on annual basis. Disclosure of Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI),
No. of Policies, No. of Lives and % of GDPI in notes to account for the year ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 are based on analysis done by the Management till March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 respectively.
The lease expense recognised for cancellable and non-cancellable agreements for the year ended March 31, 2025 is ^ 3,255 lakhs (for year ended March 31, 2024 ^ 1,851 Lakhs) has been charged to Revenue Account.
The Company has unabsorbed depreciation and carried forward losses under tax laws. In the absence of virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax assets can be recovered, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is a deferred tax liability.
FMS- Facility Management Services
The Company has not given any loans as on March 31, 2025 (as on March 31, 2024 - Nil)
22. Summary of Financial Statements
The summary of Financial Statements is included as Annexure VI.
23. Foreign exchange gain / (loss) net
During the year ended March 31, 2025 foreign exchange net gain earned by the Company is ^30 Lakhs (for the year ended March 31, 2024 net gain ^ 29 Lakhs) which is netted off in Schedule 4 under the heading âMiscellaneous expensesâ.
During the year ended March 31, 2025, foreign currency exposure is ^ 931 Lakhs (For year ended March 31, 2024 ^ 959 Lakhs).
Premium deficiency for the Company as on March 31, 2025 is Nil (as on March 31, 2024- Nil) in accordance with the applicable provisions of the IRDAI Actuarial, Finance and Investment Functions of Insurers Regulations, 2024 read with Master Circular issued their under Actuarial & Allied Functions, 2024.
28. Statement showing age-wise analysis of unclaimed amounts of policyholders
The Statement is included as Annexure VII.
29. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
During the year ended March 31, 2025, the Gross amount required to be spent and actually spent by the company on CSR initiatives is Nil. (For the year ended March 31, 2024 - Nil)
30. Provision for free look period
As on March 31, 2025, the provision for free look period is ^ 0.12 Lakhs (as on March 31, 2024 ^ 0.07 Lakhs), as certified by Appointed Actuary.\
The Companyâs pending litigations/proceedings comprise of claims against the Company in various tribunals/ courts, proceedings pending with Tax Authorities and the Companyâs/counterpartyâs appeal against orders of lower courts/tribunals/tax authorities. The Company has reviewed all pending litigation/proceedings and ensured adequate provisions, wherever required and disclosed the contingent liabilities, wherever applicable, in its financial statements. The Company does not expect any material impact on its financial position with respect to the outcome of such litigations/proceedings. (Refer Note no. 3 of Schedule 16 for details on contingent liabilities) (as on March 31, 2024- Nil)
As on March 31, 2025 the Company did not have any outstanding long term derivative contracts. (as on March 31, 2024 - Nil)
33. Investor Education & Protection Fund
For the year ended March 31, 2025 & March 31, 2024 the Company is not required to transfer any amount into the Investor Education & Protection Fund.
The Company has allotted 4,13,60,294 Equity Shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 262 through the Initial Public Offer during the year ended March 31, 2025.
During the year ended March 31, 2025, the Company, pursuant to itâs Employee Stock Option Plan, allotted 27,07,578 equity shares of ^ 10 each at face value of ^ 10 per share; 24,92,633 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 17 per share; 11,18,816 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 65 per share; 1,64,569 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 162 per share; 15,587 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 304 per share; 2,053 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 375 per share.
During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company allotted 48,301 equity shares (under ESOP exercised) of ^ 10 each at book value of ^ 10 per share; 4,30,925 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 17 per share; 6,47,740 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 65 per share; 18,911 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 162 per share; 634 equity shares of ^ 10 each at a premium of ^ 304 per share.
Share Application Money pending allotment as on March 31, 2025 amounts to Nil (As on March 31, 2024- Nil).
The Parliament of India had approved the Code on Social Security, 2020 which could impact the contributions by the Company towards provident fund and gratuity. The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released draft rules for the Code on Social Security, 2020 on November 13, 2020 and has invited suggestions from stakeholders which are under active consideration by the Ministry. The Company will complete its evaluation once the rules are notified and will give appropriate impact in the Financial Statements in the year in which the Code and related rules becomes effective.
For the year ended March 31, 2024, Rent equalisation charges have been split into Rent, rates and taxes & Facility management charges based on underlying contracts.
For the year ended March 31, 2025, Rent equalisation charges have been charged to Profit and Loss account.
39 Borrowings (Non-Convertible Debentures)
On December 11, 2023 & March 14, 2024, The Board of Directors of the Company have approved raising of capital by issuance of Unsecured, Unrated, Unlisted, Subordinated Redeemable Bonds in the nature of Non-Convertible Debentures (âNCDsâ) of ^ 20,000 Lakhs & ^ 15,000 lakhs on a private placement basis, in accordance with the provisions of the IRDAI (Other Forms of Capital) Regulations, 2022, and the Companies Act, 2013.
40 Contribution To Environment Relief Fund
During the year, an amount of ^ 5 Lakhs (Previous year ^ 4 Lakhs) was collected towards Environment Relief Fund for public liability policies and an amount of ^ 6 Lakhs (Previous year ^ 4 Lakhs) has been transferred to "Central Pollution Boardâ, Environment Fund Accountâ as per Notification of Environment Relief Fund (ERF) scheme under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 as amended. The balance amount of ^ 0.5 Lakhs (Previous year ^ 0.5 Lakhs) is included under statutory dues payable in Schedule 13.
41 Disclosure on Expenses Of Management
In line with IRDAI (Expenses of Management of Insurers transacting General or Health Insurance business) Regulations, 2024, the Companyâs expenses relating to the insurance business is in excess of regulatory limits for the year ended March 31, 2025, the company has applied for further forbearance, as available under the regulatory framework, which is currently under consideration with IRDAI.
Further In accordance with the IRDAI Regulations, operating expenses in excess of prescribed limits are required to be shown under âOther Incomeâ as âContribution from Shareholders Funds towards Excess EOMâ and simultaneously to be charged to Profit & Loss account as âContribution to Policyholders Funds towards Excess EOMâ. Accordingly operating expenses in excess of overall limits of ^ 32,401 Lakhs (Motor ^ 29,577 Lakhs, Workmen compensation- ^ 182 lakhs, Personal accident - ^ 2,190 lakhs,Travel - ^ 192, Miscellaneous - ^ 260 lakhs) ( previous year - operating expenses in excess of overall limits of ^ 46,752 Lakhs (Motor ^ 41,674 Lakhs, Workmen compensation- ^ 299 lakhs, health & personal accident - ^ 4,633 lakhs, Miscellaneous - ^ 146 lakhs)) is reported as other income under Miscellaneous segment of the revenue account.
The Company has implemented a framework to identify relevant applications from the overall IT universe as "Books of accountâ as per the Companies Act 2013. The Companyâs books of account maintained electronically comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2013, read with relevant rules and notifications, except: -
(a) The Company has enabled database level audit trail (edit logs) feature for its accounting on August 05, 2024 and investment application on June 12, 2024. Access of personnel to database is severely restricted, provided only on exceptional basis and is well documented during financial year 2024-25 and 2023-24. The application-level audit trail (edit logs) feature was operating effectively during the whole financial year 2024-25.
(b) Company has enabled audit trail (edit logs) feature for all identified financial accounting tables on 07 Jun 2024 for policy and claims administration system.
43 Disclosures pursuant to Rule 3(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014:-
The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or other kind of funds) to or in any other person or entity, including foreign entity ("Intermediariesâ), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall, directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Company ("Ultimate Beneficiariesâ) or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries;
The Company has not received any funds from any person or entity, including foreign entity ("Funding Partiesâ), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Company shall, directly or indirectly, lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Funding Party ("Ultimate Beneficiariesâ) or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries
45 Expenses other than those related to Insurance Business (profit and loss account):
Expenses other than those related to insurance business includes, director sitting fees, shareholders charge for brand value creation expenses, managerial remuneration, audit fee payable for special purpose financial statements, provision for tax matters, investor engagement expenses, investment operations expenses related to shareholders funds, rent equalisation levy and ESOPs fair value charge.
Mar 31, 2024
A provision is recognised when the Company has a present legal obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions, excluding retirement benefits, are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.
Contingent losses arising from claims other than insurance claims, litigation, assessment, fines, penalties, etc. are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
A disclosure for a contingent liability, other than those under policies, is made when there is a
possible obligation or a present obligation that may not result in an outflow of resources.
Show cause notices / summons issued by various government authorities are not considered as obligations. When demand notices are raised against such show cause notices and are disputed by the Company, these are classified as disputed obligations.
When there is a possible obligation or a present obligation, in respect of which, the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.
Contingent liabilities are not recognised in the Financial Statements.
Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the Financial Statements.
Receipts and Payments Account has been prepared as prescribed by IRDAI Financial Statements Regulation under the âDirect method'' in accordance with Accounting Standard 3 on Cash Flow Statements notified under the Section 133 of the Companies Act read with paragraph 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2016.
Cash and cash equivalents Cash comprises cash on hand, cheques on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amount of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Securities issue expenses are adjusted against the share premium (securities premium) account.
Notes:
1. Pending proceedings do not include a matter where during the Financial Year 2021-22, GST authorities had initiated an industry-wide investigation on account of alleged ineligible input tax credit where claims are settled to insured and applicability of GST on salvage adjusted on motor claims settled during the period from July 2017 to March 2022. The Company, in its Reply to Notice of Summon dated 29 Mar 2022, and additional summons received, had submitted requested details from time to time and appeared before tax authorities to record statements and deposited '' 1,03,666 thousands under protest. The Company received a Show Cause Notice (âSCN") on 27 Dec 2023 for '' 2,54,660 thousands and adjudication of SCN is pending.
2. GST authorities had initiated an industry-wide investigation on account of alleged non payment of GST on coinsurance inward premium and reinsurance commission. Company received show cause notice on 27 Sep 2023 stating GST Liability of '' 15,48,000 thousands for non-payment of GST on Coinsurance premium accepted as a follower and non-payment of GST on Reinsurance Commission earned on reinsurance ceded for period July 2017 to March 2022 against which Final Demand Order was raised on 30 Dec 2023. Company has filed writ petition in the Mumbai High Court on 11 Mar 2024 against the demand issued.
The assets of the Company are free from all encumbrances except for fixed deposit as on 31 Mar 2024 amount to '' 2,725 thousands ( as on 31 Mar 2023 - '' 2,500 thousands) which is placed under lien against bank guarantee issued by the banks.
Outstanding capital commitments as on 31 Mar 2024 amount to '' 17,490 thousand (as on 31 Mar 2023 - '' 1,42,434 thousand).
All claims net of reinsurance ceded are incurred and paid in India.
[Claims settled and remaining unpaid for more than six months to policyholders/Beneficiaries as on 31 Mar 2024 -'' 3,366 thousand (as on 31 Mar 2023 is '' 3,183 thousand)]
7. Claims where the payment period exceeds four years are Nil (for the year ended 31 Mar 2023 - Nil )
All premium net of reinsurance is written and received in India.
Premium income recognised on varying risk pattern is Nil (for the year ended 31 Mar 2023 is Nil).
Extent of risk retained and reinsured with respect to gross written premium (excluding excess of loss reinsurance and catastrophe reinsurance premium of '' 4,02,533 thousand (for the year ended 31 Mar 2023''2,49,763 thousand) is set out below
IRDAI vide its circular no IRDAI/F&A/GDL/MISC/141/6/2023 dated 30 Jun 2023 has prescribed, Guidelines on Remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Persons of Insurers effective from financial year 2023-24, which replaced and superseded Guidelines on Remuneration of Non-executive Directors and Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer / Whole-time Directors of Insurers issued by IRDAI vide circular bearing number IRDA/F&A/GDL/ LSTD/155/08/2016 dated 5 Aug 2016.
Pursuant to the same, the Company has adopted new policy on appointment and remuneration of Directors and policy on remuneration of employees, in substitution of its erstwhile remuneration policy to align it with IRDAI''s new remuneration guidelines.
No remuneration has been paid to the Non-Executive/Independent directors of the company for financial year 20232024 except sitting fees paid for meetings attended.
The statement on Managerial remuneration is included as Annexure I & II.
Expenses towards gratuity and compensated absences provision are determined actuarially on an overall company basis quarterly and accordingly have not been considered in the above information. In addition to the above MD and KMPs are entitled to ESOP under the Company''s ESOP Scheme. During the year ended 31 Mar 2024 Company has granted - Nil ESOP''s to MD & 6,494 to KMPs (For the year ended 31 Mar 2023 - 63,695 of ESOP to MD & 80,878 to KMPs).
The Company has unabsorbed depreciation and carried forward losses under tax laws. In the absence of virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax assets can be recovered, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is a deferred tax liability.
The Company has not given any loans as on 31 Mar 2024 (as on 31 Mar 2023 - Nil)
The summary of Financial Statements is included as Annexure V.
During the year ended 31 Mar 2024 foreign exchange net gain earned by the Company is '' 2,849 thousand (for the year ended 31 Mar 2023 net gain '' 2,892 thousand) which is netted off in Schedule 4 under the heading âMiscellaneous expenses''.
During the year ended 31 Mar 2024, foreign currency exposure is '' 95,914 thousand (For year ended 31 Mar 2023 '' 37,042 thousand).
Premium deficiency for the Company as on 31 Mar 2024 is Nil (as on 31 Mar 2023- Nil) in accordance with para 2.5 of Master Circular on Preparation of Financial Statements of General Insurance business issued in October 2012.
The Statement is included as Annexure VI.
During the year ended 31 Mar 2024, the Gross amount required to be spent and actually spent by the company on CSR initiatives is Nil. (For the year ended 31 Mar 2023 - Nil)
As on 31 Mar 2024, the provision for free look period is '' 7 thousand (as on 31 Mar 2023''8 thousand), as certified by Appointed Actuary.
The Company''s pending litigations/proceedings comprise of claims against the Company in various tribunals/courts, proceedings pending with Tax Authorities and the Company''s/counterparty''s appeal against orders of lower courts/ tribunals/tax authorities. The Company has reviewed all pending litigation/proceedings and ensured adequate provisions, wherever required and disclosed the contingent liabilities, wherever applicable, in its financial statements. The Company does not expect any material impact on its financial position with respect to the outcome of such litigations/proceedings. (Refer Note no. 3 of Schedule 16 for details on contingent liabilities) (as on 31 March 2023-Nil)
As on 31 Mar 2024 the Company did not have any outstanding long term derivative contracts. (as on 31 Mar 2023 - Nil)
For the year ended 31 Mar 2024 & 31 Mar 2023 the Company is not required to transfer any amount into the Investor Education & Protection Fund.
Pursuant to Corporate Governance Guidelines issued by IRDAI on 18 May 2016, the services of statutory auditors are disclosed below
During the year ended 31 Mar 2024, the Company, pursuant to it''s Employee Stock Option Plan, allotted 48,301 equity shares of '' 10 each at face value of '' 10 per share; 4,30,925 equity shares of '' 10 each at a premium of '' 17 per share ; 6,47,740 equity shares of '' 10 each at a premium of '' 65 per share ; 18,911 equity shares of '' 10 each at a premium of '' 162 per share; 634 equity shares of '' 10 each at a premium of '' 304 per share; For the year ended 31 Mar 2023, the Company has allotted 1,27,13,413 equity shares of '' 10 each at a premium of '' 318 per share and 22,92,725 equity shares (under ESOP exercised) of '' 10 each at face value of '' 10 per share.
Share Application Money pending allotment as on 31 Mar 2024 amounts to Nil (As on 31 Mar 2023- Nil).
The Parliament of India had approved the Code on Social Security, 2020 which could impact the contributions by the Company towards provident fund and gratuity. The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released draft rules for the Code on Social Security, 2020 on 13 Nov 2020, and has invited suggestions from stakeholders which are under active consideration by the Ministry. The Company will complete its evaluation once the rules are notified and will give appropriate impact in the Financial Statements in the year in which the Code and related rules becomes effective.
In Mar-24, Rent equalisation charges has been split into Rent, rates and taxes & Facility management charges based on underlying contracts.
On 11 Dec 2023 & 14 Mar 2024, The Board of Directors of the Company have approved raising of capital by issuance of Unsecured, Unrated, Unlisted, Subordinated Redeemable Bonds in the nature of Non-Convertible Debentures (âNCDsâ) of '' 20,00,000 thousand & '' 15,00,000 thousands on a private placement basis, in accordance with the provisions of the IRDAI (Other Forms of Capital) Regulations, 2022, and the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year, an amount of '' 395 thousand (Previous year '' 604 thousand) was collected towards Environment Relief Fund for public liability policies and an amount of '' 409 thousand (Previous year '' 540 thousand) has been transferred to âUnited India Insurance Company Limited, Environment Fund Account" as per Notification of Environment Relief Fund (ERF) scheme under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 as amended. The balance amount of '' 50 thousand (Previous year '' 64 thousand) is included under statutory dues payable in Schedule 13.
In line with IRDAI (Expenses of Management of Insurers transacting General or Health Insurance business) Regulations, 2023, the Company''s expenses relating to the insurance business is in excess of regulatory limits for the year ended 31 Mar 2024, the company has applied for further forbearance, as available under the regulatory framework, which is currently under consideration with IRDAI.
Further In accordance with the IRDAI Regulations, operating expenses in excess of prescribed limits are required to be shown under âOther Income'' as âContribution from Shareholders Funds towards Excess EOM'' and simultaneously to be charged to Profit & Loss account as âContribution to Policyholders Funds towards Excess EOM''. Accordingly operating expenses in excess of overall limits of '' 46,75,229 thousands (Motor '' 42,01,463 thousands, Workmen compensation- '' 29,970 thousands, health & personal accident - '' 4,43,796 thousands) ( previous year - Nil) is reported as other income under Miscellaneous segment of the revenue account.
The Company has implemented a framework to identify relevant applications from the overall IT universe as âBooks of account" as per the Companies Act 2013. The Company''s books of account maintained electronically comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2013, read with relevant rules and notifications, except: -
(a) The Company''s premium pricing master available in policy administration system does not record audit trail (edit logs). Consequently, the Company follows well documented, privileged approval flows in a controlled environment to record changes to its premium pricing application. The flow captures details of requestor, approver(s) and executor along with details of the changes. This information is available for entirety of financial year 2023-24. The Company is in active discussions with the product supplier for integration of audit trail (edit logs) within the application.
(b) The Company has enabled database level audit trail (edit logs) feature for its accounting and investment application on 07 Jun 2024. Access of personnel to database is severely restricted, provided only on exceptional basis and is well documented during financial year 2023-24. The application-level audit trail (edit logs) feature was operating effectively during the whole financial year 2023-24.
(c) Company has enabled audit trail (edit logs) feature for all identified financial accounting tables on 07 Jun 2024 for policy and claims administration system.
(a) On 20 Mar 2024 IRDAI has notified eight principle-based consolidated regulations, covering pivotal domains such as safeguarding of policyholders interests, rural and social sector and motor third party obligations, Bima Sugam-electronic insurance marketplace, insurance products and operation of foreign reinsurance branches, as well as aspects of registration, capital, actuarial, finance, investment and corporate governance (âRegulatory revamp"), replacing 34 earlier regulations that currently govern these domains. The key regulations impacting the financial statements and its disclosures are effective from 1 Apr 2024 and will apply to financial statements drawn for periods that end after the said date. While the Regulatory revamp does not impact these financial statements. The company is in the process of studying and making suitable changes in its practices, policies and procedures including financial reporting and governance
The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or other kind of funds) to or in any other person or entity, including foreign entity (âIntermediaries"), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall, directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Company (âUltimate Beneficiaries") or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries;
The Company has not received any funds from any person or entity, including foreign entity (âFunding Parties"), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Company shall, directly or indirectly, lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Funding Party (âUltimate Beneficiaries") or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries
As per our report of even date attached For and on behalf of the Board
For PKF Sridhar and Santhanam LLP For Kirtane and Pandit LLP Christof Mascher Jasleen Kohli
Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountants Chairman Managing Director and
Firm Registration Number Firm Registration Number DIN - 09083996 Chief Executive Officer
003990S / S200018 105215W / W100057 Place: Bengaluru, India DIN - 07634112
Place: Bengaluru, India
Dhiraj Kumar Birla Parag Pansare Rajendra Beri Tejas Saraf
Partner Partner Director Company Secretary
Membership No. 131178 Membership No. 117309 DIN - 03177323 Membership No. ACS 26225
Place: Bengaluru, India Place: Bengaluru, India Place: Bengaluru, India
Date: 11 Jun 2024
Ravi Khetan Rasika Kuber
Chief Financial Officer Chief Compliance Officer
Place: Bengaluru, India Place: Bengaluru, India
Place: Bengaluru, India Date: 11 Jun 2024
Date: 11 Jun 2024
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