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Net income from investments jumped 14.1% to Rs 16,653.06 crore in Q1 FY27 as compared to Rs 14,594.99 crore posted in the same quarter last year.
Profit before tax (PBT) stood at Rs 626.72 crore in Q1 FY27, registering a growth of 11.78% on a YoY basis.
Total APE rose 9% to Rs 3,515 crore, while individual APE increased 7% to Rs 2,969 crore. New business premium grew 12% to Rs 8,143 crore, while renewal premium increased 19% to Rs 9,023 crore, driving a 15% rise in total premium collections to Rs 17,166 crore.
Assets under management expanded 13% to Rs 4,00,870 crore. Indian embedded value rose 13% to Rs 65,860 crore, while the value of new business increased 9% to Rs 879 crore.
The life insurer's solvency ratio stood at 185%, comfortably above the regulatory threshold of 150% in Q1 FY27. HDFC Life Insurance Company's value of new business (VNB) increased in line with APE to Rs 879 crore, while the VNB margin stood at 25%. Excluding the impact of GST, the VNB margin was 25.6%.
Vibha Padalkar, managing director (MD) and CEO of HDFC Life, commented, 'In Q1FY27, while our proprietary channels led by agency and non-bank alliances channels grew by 17%, faster than the industry, business through our bancassurance channel saw moderate growth this quarter, resulting in individual APE growth of 7%. We saw encouraging improvement in our counter share at partner banks as the quarter progressed, and we expect this to normalise further over the coming months.
Growth during the quarter was underpinned by strong customer acquisition, with the number of policies growing in double digits and ahead of industry. Our product mix also continued to improve, with non-participating savings crossing 25% of individual APE on a run-rate basis. Retail protection grew 42% this quarter, retail sum assured grew 31% and credit protect grew close to 20%. Together, these underscore the strength of our protection franchise and our continued focus on long-term, sustainable value.”
HDFC Life is a leading, listed, long-term life insurance solutions provider in India, offering a range of individual and group insurance solutions that meet various customer needs such as protection, pension, savings, investment, annuity and health.
Shares of HDFC Life Insurance Company shed 0.96% to Rs 563 on the BSE.
Investors will continue to monitor developments in the US-Iran conflict, movements in crude oil prices, the ongoing Q1 earnings season, corporate business updates, and the progress of the southwest monsoon for further cues on market direction.
Media shares advanced after registering losses in the last two consecutive trading sessions.
At 11:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 255.08 points or 0.35% to 77,458.48. The Nifty 50 index added 73.45 points or 0.31% to 24,151.95.
In the broader market, the BSE 150 MidCap Index rose 0.25% and the BSE 250 SmallCap Index climbed 0.25%.
The market breadth was positive. On the BSE, 2,211 shares rose and 1,641 shares fell. A total of 216 shares were unchanged.
IPO Update:
The initial public offer (IPO) of Alphine Texoworld received bids for 1.21 crore shares as against 1.20 crore shares on offer, as per NSE data as of 11:15 hours on Thursday (16 July 2026). The issue was subscribed 1.01 times.
The issue opened for bidding on Tuesday (14 July 2026) and it will close on Thursday (16 July 2026). The price band of the IPO is fixed between Rs 100 to Rs 105 per share. The minimum order quantity is 142 equity shares.
SBI Funds Management IPO received bids for 58.47 crore shares as against 12.45 crore shares on offer, according to stock exchange data at 11:15 IST on Thursday (16 July 2026). The issue was subscribed 4.69 times.
The issue opened for bidding on 14 July 2026 and it will close on 16 July 2026. The price band of the IPO is fixed between Rs 545 and 574 per share. An investor can bid for a minimum of 26 equity shares and multiples thereof.
Buzzing Index:
The Nifty Media index jumped 1.42% to 1,525. The index fell 0.70% in past two consecutive trading sessions.
Prime Focus (up 8.88%), Zee Entertainment Enterprises (up 3.16%), D B Corp (up 1.97%), PVR Inox (up 0.79%) and Tips Music (up 0.62%), Nazara Technologies (up 0.58%) and Sun TV Network (up 0.28%) surged.
Stocks in Spotlight:
Emmvee Photovoltaic Power jumped 8.91% after the solar module and cell manufacturer reported record Q1 FY27 earnings, driven by higher production volumes, improved cell integration and operating leverage. The company's net profit surged 102.61% YoY, while declining 3.08% QoQ, to Rs 380.30 crore in Q1 FY27. Revenue from operations increased 51.34% YoY but declined 10.54% QoQ to Rs 1,555.50 crore in the June 2026 quarter.
HDFC Life Insurance Company shed 0.54%. The company reported standalone net profit of Rs 611.19 crore in Q1 FY27, up 11.89% as against Rs 546.46 crore in Q1 FY26. Net premium income rose 14.39% year on year (YoY) to Rs 16,547.97 crore in Q1 FY27 over Q1 FY26.
Global Market:
Asian shares fell on Thursday as chipmakers stumbled ahead of result from bellwether Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's (TSMC), the world's largest manufacturer of advanced AI chips.
Bonds, however, benefited from another benign reading on U.S. inflation that lessened the risk of an imminent rate hike.
In a related development, South Korea's central bank raised interest rates for the first time in three and half year period to 2.75% on Thursday to stabilise a slumping won and counter persistent inflationary pressure. The decision was largely as expected.
On the other side, oil prices kept climbing as hostilities heated up in the Middle East. Washington continued striking Iran after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, while Tehran warned of an 'existential war' with America.
Overnight in the US, Wall Street stocks gained ground on Wednesday as softening inflation data and a robust beginning of second-quarter earnings season put investors in a buying mood.
In regular trading, the Dow advanced 150.91 points, or 0.3%, to end the day at 52,659.18. The broad market S&P gained 0.4%, finishing at 7,572.43, and the tech heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 0.6% to 26,269.23.
A softer-than-expected U.S. producer price index added to optimism that inflation is cooling, helping lift equities and providing some comfort to investors that the Federal Reserve will keep key interest rates on hold.
The U.S. produce price index dropped 0.3% in June from 1.1% in May 2026.
Additionally, strong earnings from major financial firms reassured investors that earnings growth remains intact, despite easing inflation, while lower Treasury yields boosted demand for growth stocks, particularly mega-cap technology companies.
Shares of HDFC Life Insurance Company rose 2.41% to end at Rs 568.45 on the BSE.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd fell for a fifth straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 566.75, down 1.58% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is up around 0.69% on the day, quoting at 24030.05. The Sensex is at 77032.99, up 0.72%.HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd has eased around 2.27% in last one month.Meanwhile, Nifty Financial Services index of which HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd is a constituent, has increased around 7.75% in last one month and is currently quoting at 26554.55, up 0.88% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 22.97 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 28.52 lakh shares in last one month.
The benchmark July futures contract for the stock is quoting at Rs 571.1, down 1.52% on the day. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd tumbled 28.23% in last one year as compared to a 5.59% slide in NIFTY and a 0.28% fall in the Nifty Financial Services index.
The PE of the stock is 65.52 based on TTM earnings ending March 26.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd gained for a fifth straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 598, up 0.14% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is down around 0.64% on the day, quoting at 23948.45. The Sensex is at 76610.4, down 0.63%. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd has slipped around 3.55% in last one month.
Meanwhile, Nifty Financial Services index of which HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd is a constituent, has slipped around 1.42% in last one month and is currently quoting at 26585.55, down 0.42% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 11.76 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 30.48 lakh shares in last one month.
The benchmark June futures contract for the stock is quoting at Rs 596.95, down 0.27% on the day. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd is down 23.3% in last one year as compared to a 4.38% drop in NIFTY and a 1.04% drop in the Nifty Financial Services index.
The PE of the stock is 68.08 based on TTM earnings ending March 26.
Pursuant to the above allotment, the paid-up equity share capital of the Company stands at Rs 21,72,47,49,810 comprising of 2,17,24,74,981 equity shares of face value of Rs 10/- each.