Digit General Insurance
Digit General Insurance is an Indian general insurance providing organisation. It operates as a digital-first insurer, utilising a cloud-based infrastructure to provide coverage for motor, health, travel, property, and marine risks.[1][2]
History
It was originally started in 2016 by Kamesh Goyal[3], under the name Oben General Insurance. In June 2017, it rebranded to Go Digit General Insurance to align with its technology-driven model.[4] The insurer received its certificate of registration from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in September 2017. The organisation expanded its initial years, after the funding in 2021. In the same year Virat Kohli was appointed as the brand ambassador.[5] By late 2023, they established a presence across 24 states and union territories, supported by a network of over 61,000 distribution partners.[6][7]
Stock Exchange Listing
They launched their Initial Public Offering (IPO) in May 2024, raising a total of ₹2,614.65 crore.[8] The stock is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) at ₹286, & Bombay Stock Exchange BSE, the shares opened at ₹281.10.[9][10] It helps users for car insurance, bike insurance, commercial vehicle insurance, health insurance, travel insurance etc.[11]
Regulatory and Legal Issues
The company has been subject to specific regulatory actions by the IRDAI regarding compliance and product filings. In 2021, the regulator directed Go Digit to withdraw its "Digit Group Total Protect Policy" because the product offered benefits that were classified under life insurance, a domain outside the scope of a general license. This directive was later upheld by the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT).
May 2024, the IRDAI imposed a penalty of ₹1 crore on the company. The fine was levied due to the non-disclosure of a change in the conversion ratio of compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) issued by its parent entity to FAL Corporation, a Fairfax subsidiary. Additionally, in October 2024, the company received a show-cause notice from the regulator for exceeding the prescribed limits on management expenses for the financial year 2023–24.[12]
In March 2026, Go Digit General Insurance has received a GST demand order of about Rs 170 crore for alleged short payment of tax over nearly five years and plans to appeal the order.[13]
See Also
References
- ↑ Bhardwaj, Shashank. "Life Insurance Market Share India FY 24-25". Algates Insurance. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Research Gate Godigit Case Study".
- ↑ "Insurance: Staying hungry and foolish: How Kamesh Goyal started up at 50 and built a unicorn". www.forbesindia.com. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ↑ "Redseer Case Study of Insurance Niche & Digit Insurance" (PDF).
- ↑ bureau, afaqs! news. "Digit Insurance unveils "That's it!" campaign with Virat Kohli, highlighting easy insurance claims". www.afaqs.com. Retrieved 2026-05-06.
- ↑ "Online Insurance in India Market - Share & Industry Analysis". Mordor Intelligence. 2026-03-16. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Spispace Indian Insurance Industry Godigit Case study" (PDF).
- ↑ "India Regulator Clears Fairfax Backed Digit".
- ↑ "Go Digit makes stock market debut, gains 12% on issue price". The Economic Times. 2024-05-23. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Ease of business: Digit Insurance to absorb holding company". The Times of India. 2025-12-29. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ↑ "Should Weakness in Go Digit General Insurance Limited's (NSE:GODIGIT) Stock Be Seen As A Sign That Market Will Correct The Share Price Given Decent Financials?". simplywall.st. 2026-02-13. Retrieved 2026-05-06.
- ↑ "IRDAI imposes Rs 1 crore fine on Go Digit General Insurance | India Infoline". www.indiainfoline.com. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ↑ "Go Digit General Insurance gets GST demand notice of Rs 170 cr". The Times of India. 2026-03-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
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