H1 FY27 profit rises 13%; margin improves to 24.7%

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AI summary

H1 FY27 profit rose 13% to ₹1,119 crore and new business value rose 12% to ₹2,037 crore. Margin increased to 24.7% from 24.5%. Q2 individual premiums grew 11% and market share reached 16.2%. Persistency was softer, while solvency was 180%. Management expects scale to support margins and plans to raise up to ₹500 crore in subordinated debt. Regulatory changes may disrupt sales.

Likely market impact

Positive as profit, value and margins improve. Softer persistency, capital needs and possible distribution rule changes may cap gains.