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NIPPONLIFEINDIAASSETMANA Financial Services 30 Apr 2026

Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd — Q4 FY26

Nippon Life India AMC reported a strong Q4 FY26 with revenue of INR 7.39B (+30% YoY), operating profit of INR 4.93B (+39% YoY), and PAT of INR 3.85B (+29% YoY).

bullish high
Revenue ₹739 Cr +30%
EBITDA ₹493 Cr +39%
PAT ₹385 Cr +29%
EBITDA Margin 66.7% +430bps
Duration 43 min

✓ Verified against BSE filing

2-Min Summary

Nippon Life India AMC reported a strong Q4 FY26 with revenue of INR 7.39B (+30% YoY), operating profit of INR 4.93B (+39% YoY), and PAT of INR 3.85B (+29% YoY). The company was the fastest-growing AMC among the top 10, with QAAUM market share rising 63bps YoY to 8.89% — the highest since June 2019. Key drivers included robust ETF flows (market share 21.4%, up 234bps YoY), a 17% YoY rise in monthly SIP book to INR 37.2B, and digital transaction growth of 44% YoY. Management guided for 15% YoY expense growth and expects operating leverage to improve margins over time. A new regulation effective April 2026 will impact yields by ~3.5-4bps, fully passed to distributors. Risk: sustained market volatility could slow SIP momentum and pressure equity AUM growth.

Key Numbers

QAAUM Market Share 8.89%
+63bps YoY

Highest since June 2019; fastest growth in top 10 AMCs.

Monthly SIP Book (March 2026) INR 37.2B
+17% YoY

Annualized SIP book of INR 447B; SIP market share 9.84%.

ETF Market Share 21.4%
+234bps YoY

ETF AUM INR 2.42T; 45% share of industry ETF folios.

Digital Purchase Transactions (Q4) 5.04M
+44% YoY

77% of total new purchase transactions; highest monthly in Jan 2026.

Management Guidance

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Expense growth guidance of ~15% YoY

Management reiterated 15% YoY expense growth (ex-ESOP) for FY27, with operating leverage expected to reduce cost/AUM over time.

margins
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Regulatory impact of ~3.5-4bps passed to distributors

The new regulation effective April 2026 will reduce yields by ~3.5-4bps, fully passed to distributors to minimize P&L impact.

margins
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ESOP cost of ~INR 35cr in FY27, ~INR 70-75cr over 4 years

New ESOP plan will result in ~INR 35cr cost in FY27 and ~INR 70-75cr over the next four years.

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Key Risks

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SIP momentum slowdown

Industry SIP flows have flattened; Q4 saw a 1% sequential decline in contributing SIP folios. Sustained market volatility could further pressure SIP growth.

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Regulatory yield compression

New regulation effective April 2026 will reduce equity yields by ~3.5-4bps. While passed to distributors, it may impact competitiveness.

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ETF folio share decline

ETF folio share fell from 53% in Q4 FY25 to 45% in Q4 FY26, partly due to competition in commodity ETFs. Management attributes to market dynamics but risk of further erosion.

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Regulatory fine overhang

Management declined to provide timeline or resolution on the fine, stating no new disclosures beyond stock exchange filings. Uncertainty remains.

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Notable Quotes

We were the fastest growing AMC in the top 10 AMC's both in Q4 as well as FY26.
Sundeep Sikka · Managing Director and CEO
Our market share is at 8.89% — the highest since June 2019.
Sundeep Sikka · Managing Director and CEO
We are going to pass on the entire thing to the distributors. It's a pass-through.
Parag · CFO