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HDFC Life maintains strong margins despite slower growth than peers in Q1

The insurer's June-quarter margins remained resilient despite slower premium growth, with management expecting recovery in the HDFC Bank channel and stable VNB margins

HDFC Life Q1FY27 profit jumps 12% to Rs 611 cr on higher premium collection

HDFC Life posted a 12% rise in first-quarter profit as strong renewal premium collections offset slower growth in new policy sales

Regulatory changes, valuation pressures pull down life insurers' returns

Three of India's four listed life insurers have delivered negative returns over the past five years as repeated regulatory changes, slower growth and lower valuations weighed on investor sentiment

Protection products drive near double-digit VNB growth for life insurers

Life insurers reported healthy growth in value of new business in FY26 as higher sales of protection and non-par products lifted profitability despite higher operating costs

Demand for life insurance to remain strong in FY27, says Keki Mistry

Chairman Keki Mistry says favourable demographics, rising financial awareness and regulatory reforms will support long-term growth in India's life insurance sector

Participating plans: Should they be in your investment portfolio?

Only highly conservative investors who are satisfied with steady but low returns over a long span may consider them

Growth in protection products drives new biz value for life insurers

Higher sales of protection and non-participating products helped life insurers report robust VNB growth in FY26 despite higher operating costs linked to GST changes

ULIPs dominate private insurers' FY26 product mix despite protection push

Private life insurers continued to depend heavily on ULIPs in FY26, although protection products gained momentum after GST exemption and rising customer demand for life cover

Life insurers' new business premium jumps 39% in April on GST boost

Life insurers reported a sharp rise in new business premium in April, driven by strong growth in LIC and private insurers amid continued GST-related momentum

HDFC Life falls 4% after weak Q4; analysts cut estimates, see FY27 recovery

HDFC Life share price fell 4 per cent today, after weak Q4FY26 results. Analysts have cut earnings estimates but remain cautiously optimistic on FY27 growth outlook and margin recovery.

HDFC Life profit rose 4% in Q4; parent bank to invest ₹1,000 crore

HDFC Life reports modest Q4 growth hit by GST and labour code changes; HDFC Bank's Rs 1,000 crore infusion to raise stake and improve solvency ratio to 186 per cent

HDFC Life Q3 growth holds firm, margins set to recover; analysts bullish

The insurer reported an 11 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in annualised premium equivalent (APE) at ₹3,970 crore for Q3FY26, broadly in line with industry growth and analyst expectations.

HDFC Life Q2 in line; Analysts see margin pressure but maintain 'Buy' calls

On the bourses, HDFC Life share price tumbled up to 4.61 per cent to hit an intraday low of ₹726.15 per share.

GST relief aids insurers; HDFC Life, Star Health among winners, says JM Fin

While the market was anticipating a cut in GST rates for term and health policies, analysts at JM Financial said, the exemption on savings-oriented life products came as a positive surprise.

SBI Life, HDFC Life shares erase gains despite 5% GST buzz; Emkay decodes

The confusion whether the likely 5 per cent GST rate on insurance premiums will make the policies cheaper or not has worried investors

Plan to expand thoughtfully: HDFC Life Insurance chairman Keki Mistry

HDFC Life aims for growth and tech transformation in FY26, with a focus on macroeconomic opportunities, despite geopolitical and trade challenges, says Keki Mistry

Stock Market close highlights: Sensex flat, Nifty at 25,212; PSBs outperform; India VIX down 2%

Sensex Today | Stock Market close, Wednesday, July 16, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 index and Nifty Smallcap 100 also settled on a flat note

Analysts mixed on HDFC Life post Q1; APE strong, margin outlook cautious

HDFC Life posted a 14.2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in net profit to ₹546 crore in Q1FY26, supported by a 19 per cent Y-o-Y jump in renewal premiums to ₹7,603 crore.

HDFC Life Q1 net profit rises 14% to ₹546 cr on premium growth

HDFC Life posts 14.2% YoY rise in Q1 net profit, driven by 19% growth in renewal premium and stable VNB margins; solvency ratio improves to 192%

Better policy mix drives the growth for the private life insurers

However, private insurers reported premium growth, indicating a mix of higher-value policies