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BAJAJFINSV Diversified 27 Oct 2023

Bajaj Finserv — Q2 FY24

Bajaj Finserv delivered a strong Q2 FY24 with consolidated revenue up 25% YoY to INR 26,023 crore and PAT up 24% YoY to INR 1,929 crore.

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Revenue ₹26,023 Cr +25%
EBITDA
PAT ₹3,756 Cr +24%
EBITDA Margin 38%
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Bajaj Finserv delivered a strong Q2 FY24 with consolidated revenue up 25% YoY to INR 26,023 crore and PAT up 24% YoY to INR 1,929 crore. Growth was driven by robust performance across subsidiaries: BAGIC reported a 95.3% combined ratio (lowest in 14 quarters) and 39% PAT growth, while BALIC saw NBV growth of 25% to INR 237 crore. BFL continued its momentum with 33% AUM growth and asset quality improvement. The AMC business launched with INR 5,235 crore AUM. Management guided for continued balanced growth, with BAGIC targeting sub-100% combined ratio despite near-term investment costs. Key risk: elevated claims volatility in government health and crop insurance segments could pressure underwriting profitability.

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Quarter Snapshot

BAGIC Combined Ratio 95.3%
-450bps YoY

Lowest combined ratio in 14 quarters, driven by better expense ratios and reinsurance terms.

BALIC NBV INR 237 Cr
+25% YoY

New business value growth supported by improved product mix and interest rate movement.

BFL AUM INR 2,90,000 Cr
+33% YoY

Strong AUM growth driven by diversified business model and customer acquisition.

BAGIC Motor Two-Wheeler Market Share 9%
+5pp YoY

Market share doubled from ~4% two years ago, driven by OEM tie-ups and long-term policies.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q2 FY24 vs Q1 FY24
3 new guidance3 dropped3 new risk2 risk resolved
NEW
BAGIC combined ratio to be slightly above 100% for next few quarters

Due to investments in manpower and rural expansion, combined ratio may temporarily exceed 100% before normalizing.

NEW
BALIC NBV growth expected to continue with product mix improvement

Management expects NBV growth to sustain as par product mix improves and new bank partnerships contribute.

NEW
BFL to maintain long-term financial guidance metrics

BFL continues to deliver on AUM growth, profitability, and asset quality targets as per its stated guidance.

DROPPED
BALIC to maintain NBV growth in line with past trends

Management expects absolute NBV to grow at a similar pace as historical 24% rolling 12-month growth, with margins stabilizing around 15%.

DROPPED
BAGIC to sustain motor growth for 1-2 years

Expansion in distribution and geographies is expected to sustain motor growth in the medium term, though market dynamics may affect it.

DROPPED
BALIC product mix to normalize from Q2

After a tactical Q1 with higher ULIP share, PAR mix is expected to revert to December 2022 levels, with corrective actions already taken in July.

NEW RISK
Government health business claims volatility

The Gujarat government health scheme may have higher loss ratios due to backlog claims, though 80% is reinsured.

NEW RISK
Expense ratio normalization pressure

BAGIC's expense ratio may rise as investments in manpower and rural branches continue, impacting near-term profitability.

NEW RISK
BALIC VNB margin compression from product mix shift

Higher share of lower-margin products (ULIP, non-par) and investments in new channels may keep VNB margins below prior year levels.

RISK GONE
North Indian flood claims in Q2

Heavy rainfall in North India may lead to elevated motor and property claims, though management expects material impact to be assessed only in Q2 call.

RISK GONE
Health insurance loss ratio pressure

Retail health loss ratios remain elevated due to fraud and claims inflation; management is investing in analytics but improvement may take time.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance BAGIC combined ratio to be slightly above 100% for next few quarters

Due to investments in manpower and rural expansion, combined ratio may temporarily exceed 100% before normalizing.

Top risk Government health business claims volatility

The Gujarat government health scheme may have higher loss ratios due to backlog claims, though 80% is reinsured.

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