VNB Growth (BALIC)
INR 145 crore
+39% YoY
Value of new business for Bajaj Allianz Life grew 39% YoY to INR 145 crore, driven by product mix shift and cost rationalization.
BAJAJFINSV
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25 Jul 2025
Bajajfinsv Ltd — Q1 FY26
Bajaj Finserv reported a strong Q1 FY26 with consolidated PAT up 30% YoY to INR 2,789 crore, driven by robust performance across insurance and lending subsidiaries.
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Bajaj Finserv reported a strong Q1 FY26 with consolidated PAT up 30% YoY to INR 2,789 crore, driven by robust performance across insurance and lending subsidiaries. Bajaj Allianz Life saw VNB growth of 39% and margin expansion of 420bps to 11.1%, reflecting successful execution of BALIC 2.0 strategy. Bajaj Allianz General maintained a combined ratio of 103.6% (102.5% ex-one-by-N impact) with core business growing 15% ex-crop and government health. Bajaj Finance added 4.69 million new customers and expects to disburse over 50 million loans in FY26. Bajaj Housing Finance grew AUM 24% YoY. The Allianz exit process is progressing with regulatory approvals received. Key risks include elevated competition in general insurance and potential slowdown in group protection due to MFI sector headwinds.
बजाज फिनसर्व ने पहली तिमाही (अप्रैल-जून 2025) में शानदार प्रदर्शन किया। कंपनी का कुल मुनाफा पिछले साल की तुलना में 30% बढ़कर 2,789 करोड़ रुपये हो गया। यह बीमा और कर्ज देने वाली कंपनियों के अच्छे काम की वजह से हुआ। बजाज आलियांज लाइफ का नया कारोबार मूल्य 39% बढ़ा और मार्जिन 4.2% बढ़कर 11.1% हो गया। बजाज आलियांज जनरल इंश्योरेंस का खर्च-आय अनुपात 103.6% रहा, जो सामान्य है। बजाज फाइनेंस ने 46.9 लाख नए ग्राहक जोड़े और इस साल 5 करोड़ से ज्यादा कर्ज देने की उम्मीद है। बजाज हाउसिंग फाइनेंस का कर्ज पोर्टफोलियो 24% बढ़ा। आलियांज के बाहर निकलने की प्रक्रिया चल रही है और नियामकीय मंजूरी मिल गई है। मुख्य जोखिमों में जनरल इंश्योरेंस में बढ़ती प्रतिस्पर्धा और माइक्रोफाइनेंस क्षेत्र में मंदी शामिल है।
Key Numbers
New Business Margin (BALIC)
11.1%
+420bps YoY
NBM expanded from 6.9% to 11.1% due to higher term mix and improved product structures.
New Loans Booked (BFL)
13.49 million
+23% YoY
Bajaj Finance booked 13.49 million new loans in Q1, with full-year guidance of over 50 million.
AUM (Bajaj Finserv AMC)
INR 25,000 crore
+107% YoY
Asset management AUM crossed INR 25,000 crore, fastest to achieve this milestone in under two years.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
BFL expects to disburse over 50 million new loans in FY26
Bajaj Finance guided for over 50 million new loan disbursements in full-year FY26, up from 13.49 million in Q1.
NEW
BFL expects to add 14-16 million new customers in FY26
Bajaj Finance expects to add 14-16 million new customers in FY26, with 4.69 million added in Q1.
NEW
BALIC expects H2 growth to be 'significantly comfortable'
Management indicated that H2 growth will be significantly comfortable due to favorable base effects and strategy execution.
NEW
BAGIC aims to maintain combined ratio close to 100%
Management reiterated its endeavor to keep combined ratio close to 100%, despite current elevated levels.
DROPPED
BALIC VNB margin trajectory to steepen
Management expects VNB margin expansion to accelerate, with benefits from cost actions and product mix fully playing out by FY27, but visible from H2 FY26.
DROPPED
BALIC top-line growth to pick up from H2 FY26
After a muted H1 due to high base and agency channel reset, growth is expected to recover in the second half of FY26.
DROPPED
BAGIC to continue calibrated growth with underwriting focus
Management aims to maintain profitable growth, prioritizing underwriting performance over market share in tender-driven businesses.
DROPPED
Platform businesses to scale transactions
Bajaj Finserv Health and Bajaj Markets are expected to increase transaction volumes and achieve greater scale, with health targeting international expansion.
NEW RISK
Intense competition in general insurance
Competition remains high across motor, health, and crop segments, potentially pressuring pricing and combined ratios.
NEW RISK
Group protection degrowth due to MFI slowdown
BALIC's group protection business declined 7% YoY, largely due to slowdown in MFI lending, which is outside management's control.
NEW RISK
Persistency dips in 13-month bucket
BALIC observed lower persistency in the 13-month bucket due to base effect of higher ticket size policies written in Q4 FY24.
NEW RISK
Potential impact of tender-based crop business pricing
Management noted that crop tender pricing is below comfortable levels, which could lead to lower win rates or adverse loss ratios.
RISK GONE
Regulatory changes impacting insurance accounting
The 1/n regulation for long-term products distorted GWP and combined ratio comparability, and further regulatory shifts could affect reported metrics.
RISK GONE
Concentration risk in bancassurance
BALIC's largest bancassurance partner (Axis Bank) contributes 22% of business; the partner's acquisition of a competing insurer could pressure margins or market share.
RISK GONE
Market volatility impacting investment gains
Lower realized gains in Q4 due to market conditions dragged PAT for both insurance subsidiaries; continued volatility could affect profitability.
RISK GONE
Competitive pressure in tender-driven insurance lines
Aggressive pricing in crop and government health segments led BAGIC to reduce participation, risking market share loss in these lines.
🤫 Topics management stopped discussing
Mentioned in Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25
Allianz's intention to exit the JV is at preliminary stage; no details provided, creating strategic uncertainty.
Mentioned in Q3 FY25, Q4 FY25
After a muted H1 due to high base and agency channel reset, growth is expected to recover in the second half of FY26.
Mentioned in Q2 FY25, Q4 FY25
Management expects VNB margin expansion to accelerate, with benefits from cost actions and product mix fully playing out by FY27, but visible from H2 FY26.
Management Guidance
BFL expects to disburse over 50 million new loans in FY26
Bajaj Finance guided for over 50 million new loan disbursements in full-year FY26, up from 13.49 million in Q1.
Management guidance growthBFL expects to add 14-16 million new customers in FY26
Bajaj Finance expects to add 14-16 million new customers in FY26, with 4.69 million added in Q1.
Management guidance growthBALIC expects H2 growth to be 'significantly comfortable'
Management indicated that H2 growth will be significantly comfortable due to favorable base effects and strategy execution.
Management guidance growthBAGIC aims to maintain combined ratio close to 100%
Management reiterated its endeavor to keep combined ratio close to 100%, despite current elevated levels.
Management guidance marginsKey Risks
Intense competition in general insurance
Competition remains high across motor, health, and crop segments, potentially pressuring pricing and combined ratios.
medium · management_commentaryGroup protection degrowth due to MFI slowdown
BALIC's group protection business declined 7% YoY, largely due to slowdown in MFI lending, which is outside management's control.
medium · management_commentaryPersistency dips in 13-month bucket
BALIC observed lower persistency in the 13-month bucket due to base effect of higher ticket size policies written in Q4 FY24.
low · management_commentaryPotential impact of tender-based crop business pricing
Management noted that crop tender pricing is below comfortable levels, which could lead to lower win rates or adverse loss ratios.
medium · analyst_questionNotable Quotes
The endeavor for our company is to always maintain a combined ratio close to 100, is what I've always mentioned over time.
The H2 growth, yes, will be significantly comfortable, is what I can say.
We are not somebody who, in desperation, would do business just for the sake of pushing up a top line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Bajajfinsv's revenue in Q1 FY26?
Bajajfinsv reported revenue of ₹35,439 Cr in Q1 FY26, representing a +13% change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did Bajajfinsv management give for FY27?
BFL expects to disburse over 50 million new loans in FY26: Bajaj Finance guided for over 50 million new loan disbursements in full-year FY26, up from 13.49 million in Q1. BFL expects to add 14-16 million new customers in FY26: Bajaj Finance expects to add 14-16 million new customers in FY26, with 4.69 million added in Q1. BALIC expects H2 growth to be 'significantly comfortable': Management indicated that H2 growth will be significantly comfortable due to favorable base effects and strategy execution. BAGIC aims to maintain combined ratio close to 100%: Management reiterated its endeavor to keep combined ratio close to 100%, despite current elevated levels.
What are the key risks for Bajajfinsv in FY27?
Key risks include Intense competition in general insurance — Competition remains high across motor, health, and crop segments, potentially pressuring pricing and combined ratios.; Group protection degrowth due to MFI slowdown — BALIC's group protection business declined 7% YoY, largely due to slowdown in MFI lending, which is outside management's control.; Persistency dips in 13-month bucket — BALIC observed lower persistency in the 13-month bucket due to base effect of higher ticket size policies written in Q4 FY24.; Potential impact of tender-based crop business pricing — Management noted that crop tender pricing is below comfortable levels, which could lead to lower win rates or adverse loss ratios..
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