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Revenue
₹33,703 Cr
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30%
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Pending
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Bajaj Finserv reported consolidated revenue growth of 30% YoY to ₹33,703 crore, with PAT up 8% YoY. The general insurance business (BAGIC) saw core premium growth of 11% (3x market), though headline GWP fell 20% due to a government health shift to Q3. Combined ratio worsened to 101.4% from 95.3% due to higher natural catastrophe claims. Life insurance (BALIC) grew individual retail new business by 34% YoY, but VNB margins declined 3.8pp to 9.2% due to a mix shift toward ULIPs. Bajaj Finance AUM grew 29% with strong asset quality (GNPA 1.06%). Management highlighted disciplined underwriting and risk management, but flagged near-term headwinds from regulatory changes (surrender value norms) and competitive pressure in credit life. Key risk: further margin compression in life insurance if ULIP dominance persists.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects VNB margins to improve in H2 as product mix rebalances away from ULIPs and commission deferrals take effect.
- The marketplace business expects to break even on a cash basis within the next couple of quarters.
- BFL plans to invest ₹500-600 crore in health tech and asset management over the next 18 months.
- Management expects core premium growth to continue outpacing the industry, driven by disciplined underwriting.
Risks flagged
- Allianz has informed Bajaj of its decision to exit the joint venture; management provided no further details, creating uncertainty around future ownership and operations.
- VNB margins fell 3.8pp YoY to 9.2% due to higher ULIP sales; new surrender value norms may further pressure margins.
- No TP price hike for three years has led to underwriting losses; management has reduced exposure, capping motor growth.
- Medical inflation and hospital fraud are squeezing margins; management is cautious on growth in this segment.
Key quotes
- We have built two solid businesses in life and general insurance business, and we have always held some focus on equity stake, and this will continue to be, Bajaj will continue to be the dominant shareholder in this business, in the times to come.
- If you look at our combined ratio, which has always been among the best in the industry.
- We are now the third largest company in the life sector in terms of the number of policies we sell in the private sector.
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