Shares of The New India Assurance Company Limited closed 1.22% higher at ₹164.57 on May 19. The insurer announced that the Income Tax Department issued a refund of ₹255.68 crore for the fiscal year 2020. This development boosted the stock, though it pulled back from an intraday high of ₹169.01.
Previous Tax Disputes
The refund arrives after New India Assurance faced tax scrutiny. On March 24, the company disclosed an income tax assessment order for 2023-24 concerning approximately ₹189.37 crore. New India Assurance had stated its intent to appeal this order before the National Faceless Appeal Centre.
Strong Q4 Financials
Alongside the tax refund, the company recently reported robust fourth-quarter financial results. On May 11, New India Assurance announced an 8.2% growth in gross written premium for the fiscal year. Its domestic business surpassed industry performance, increasing market share from 12.56% to 12.74%. Profit after tax grew by 40% for the full year and 61% in the fourth quarter.
