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SBI Life shares fall 3% after Q4 net profit declines 1%: Here's why Nomura, Nuvama, other brokerages remain bullish
SBI Life Insurance shares dipped 3% after reporting a 1% net profit decline in Q4 FY26, despite a 16% rise in net premium income. Brokerages remain bullish, maintaining 'Buy' ratings with targets around Rs 2,400, citing stable performance and strong distribution networks. Management targets 14% APE growth and improved VNB margins.
Q4 Results Live Updates: Oracle Financial Declares Bumper Dividend Of Rs 270/Share As Profit, Revenue Jump
SBI Life Insurance Co., Trent Ltd., Tech Mahindra Ltd., L&T Technology Services Ltd. and Havells India Ltd. are among companies reporting earnings on Wednesday, April 22.
SBI Life Insurance Q4 sales grow, but misses estimates and margins slip
SBI Life Q4 shows mixed results as key metrics miss estimates despite growth in new business premium, VNB falls slightly, expenses surge, shares end 1.4 percent lower
SBI Life Insurance Q4 Results: Net profit slips 1% YoY to ₹804 crore; premium income up 16%
SBI Life Insurance reported a 1% decline in net profit for Q4 FY26, totaling ₹804 crore, down from ₹814 crore last year. Net premium income increased by 16% year-on-year to ₹27,684 crore.
Life insurers log 16% premium growth in FY26 on GST relief, shift to high-margin products
India’s life insurance industry recorded a 16% rise in new business premiums to ₹4.59 lakh crore in FY26, driven by GST exemption benefits, stronger demand for regular premium policies, and a strategic shift towards higher-margin protection and long-term savings products.
HDFC Life Q4 Results: HDFC Bank to increase stake in the company as profit rises 4% YoY
HDFC Life Insurance will issue shares worth one thousand crore rupees to promoter HDFC Bank. This move aims to strengthen the insurer's solvency and support future growth. The company reported a modest profit rise in the March quarter. Net premium income also saw an increase. The board recommended a final dividend for FY26.
'Consistent Compounder' insurance stock can rise another 24%, Motilal Oswal says
SBI Life has been a consistent compounder, with annualised premium equivalent growth at a compound annual growth rate of 15% between FY20 and FY25, compared to 6% for the overall industry.
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra InvIT IPO opens on March 11: Check price band and other details
Ahead of the issue opening, the InvIT raised ₹1,728 crore from anchor investors including Life Insurance Corporation of India, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance.
Life insurers' new biz rose 18% in Feb
Life insurance new business premium surged 18% in February, propelled by a 24% jump at LIC. This growth is partly attributed to GST tailwinds, making individual life insurance policies cheaper and boosting demand for protection products. The industry saw a significant rise in policies sold and overall premium collection.
Life insurers' new biz rose 18% in Feb
Life insurance new business premium surged 18% in February, propelled by a 24% jump at LIC. This growth is partly attributed to GST tailwinds, making individual life insurance policies cheaper and boosting demand for protection products. The industry saw a significant rise in policies sold and overall premium collection.
Bajaj Finserv reports steady February premiums from general, life insurance arms
Bajaj Finserv said its insurance subsidiaries reported steady premium collections in February, with Bajaj General Insurance underwriting ₹1,094 crore and Bajaj Life Insurance reporting total premiums of ₹1,281 crore.
Dividend stock: Life insurer announces interim payout in first week of March
SBI Life Insurance has declared an interim dividend for FY26, fixing March 6 as the record date. The company recently reported steady profit and premium growth in the December quarter.