Equity market volatility impacting ULIP and EV
The ₹820 million negative economic variance in EV was primarily due to equity market falls affecting UL fund management charges. Continued volatility could pressure ULIP sales and EV growth.
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Full-year GST impact on margins
FY26 included only six months of GST impact; full-year impact in FY27 could pressure VNB margins, partially offset by product mix and cost actions.
Agency channel strain on margins
Initial investments in the agency channel will create negative strain on VNB margins in the near term, as acknowledged by management.
Regulatory open architecture risk
DFS secretary's statement on open architecture could increase competition in Canara Bank branches, though LIC is already present and management sees limited impact.