CHOLAMANDALAMFINANCIALHO Diversified 30 Apr 2026

Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd — Q4 FY26

Chola MS reported Q4 FY26 GDPI of ₹20,048 crore, impacted by the loss of crop insurance business (₹590 crore for the year) and a conscious reduction in two-wheeler premium.

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Revenue ₹20,048 Cr

EBITDA —

PAT —

EBITDA Margin —

Duration 35 min

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Chola MS reported Q4 FY26 GDPI of ₹20,048 crore, impacted by the loss of crop insurance business (₹590 crore for the year) and a conscious reduction in two-wheeler premium. The combined ratio deteriorated to 115.2% (112.2% ex-1/N), driven by a 10% rise in motor OD claims ratio and prudent motor TP reserving augmentation. Management highlighted a 7-8% pricing improvement in motor OD over the last 2-3 months, expected to reduce loss ratios over the next 6 months. The company seeks forbearance for IND-AS adoption from April 2027. Key risk: continued absence of motor TP premium revision and rising severity in court awards could further pressure underwriting profitability.

Key Numbers

Motor Market Share 5.25%

Stable YoY

Market share held steady despite conscious reduction in two-wheeler business.

Motor OD Market Share 5.89%

+64bps YoY

Grew in motor own damage segment while moderating third-party market share.

Two-Wheeler Premium Reduction ₹225 crore

-225 Cr YoY

Conscious reduction in two-wheeler portfolio due to absence of TP premium hike.

Solvency Ratio 1.96x

-22bps YoY

Declined from 2.18x due to higher claims ratio and capital consumption.

Management Guidance

15%+ ROE target maintained

Management reiterated medium-to-long-term ROE target of 15%+, to be achieved through combined ratio improvement and float income management.

Management guidance growth

Motor OD pricing improvement of 7-8%

Implemented pricing correction in motor OD over last 2-3 months, expected to reduce loss ratios over next 6 months.

Management guidance margins

Crop insurance participation in next tender cycle

Company will participate in upcoming crop insurance tender across states, aiming to regain lost business.

Management guidance revenue

Key Risks

Motor TP premium revision delay

Absence of motor third-party premium increase for 4-5 years, combined with rising minimum wages and medical inflation, could further increase claims severity.

high · management_commentary

Motor OD claims ratio pressure

Motor OD claims ratio rose ~10% for Chola MS vs 5-7% industry, reflecting competitive intensity and pricing inadequacy.

high · data_observation

IND-AS transition impact on combined ratio

Transition to IND-AS from April 2027 will cause a significant drop in combined ratio in the adoption year, though it levels out over time.

medium · management_commentary

EUM regulation change could reduce float income

Potential reduction in expense of management (EUM) limits may lower intermediation costs but also reduce premium and float income, impacting ROE.

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Notable Quotes

We are amongst the top three players in terms of the operating expenses component of the EIN.

S. R. Narayanan · Managing Director, Chola MS General Insurance

The company has adopted a cautious stance with respect to growing the two-wheeler book particularly new vehicles in the context of absence of motor third party premium increase over the last four years.

S. R. Narayanan · Managing Director, Chola MS General Insurance

We will endeavor to remain at the 15% plus ROE levels.

Rajiv Kumar Swami · Managing Director Designate, Chola MS General Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Cholamandalam Financial Holdings's revenue in Q4 FY26?

Cholamandalam Financial Holdings reported revenue of ₹20,048 Cr in Q4 FY26, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.

What guidance did Cholamandalam Financial Holdings management give for FY27?

15%+ ROE target maintained: Management reiterated medium-to-long-term ROE target of 15%+, to be achieved through combined ratio improvement and float income management. Motor OD pricing improvement of 7-8%: Implemented pricing correction in motor OD over last 2-3 months, expected to reduce loss ratios over next 6 months. Crop insurance participation in next tender cycle: Company will participate in upcoming crop insurance tender across states, aiming to regain lost business.

What are the key risks for Cholamandalam Financial Holdings in FY27?

Key risks include Motor TP premium revision delay — Absence of motor third-party premium increase for 4-5 years, combined with rising minimum wages and medical inflation, could further increase claims severity.; Motor OD claims ratio pressure — Motor OD claims ratio rose ~10% for Chola MS vs 5-7% industry, reflecting competitive intensity and pricing inadequacy.; IND-AS transition impact on combined ratio — Transition to IND-AS from April 2027 will cause a significant drop in combined ratio in the adoption year, though it levels out over time.; EUM regulation change could reduce float income — Potential reduction in expense of management (EUM) limits may lower intermediation costs but also reduce premium and float income, impacting ROE..

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