HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated April 16, 2026, titled " Press Release and Investor Presentation Financial Results FY 26 ".
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HDFC Life reported FY26 results with total premium growing 12% to ₹79,387 crore and PAT increasing 6% to ₹1,910 crore. Excluding one-time GST and labour code impacts, underlying PAT growth was 16%. Total APE grew 8% YoY to ₹16,641 crore with new business margins at 24.2% (down from 25.6% in FY25), impacted by regulatory changes on GST and surrender regulations. Retail protection business was a highlight, growing 43% with retail sum assured up 28%. The company maintained #2 private sector market share position with 15.2%. Solvency ratio declined to 177% from 194%, prompting Board approval for a ₹1,000 crore preferential issue to parent HDFC Bank to augment capital. AUM grew 12% to ₹3.75 lakh crore with Embedded Value at ₹62,139 crore.
HDFC Life delivered steady growth with 16% underlying PAT increase, though margin compression from regulatory impacts and lower solvency ratio may create near-term pressure. The capital raise from HDFC Bank is supportive but signals need for solvency strengthening. Strong protection growth and agency expansion indicate healthy business trajectory.