HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd's Q2 FY27 numbers came in mixed, with revenue of Rs. 22,402.49 Cr (+16.20% YoY) and PAT growth of +13.60% YoY. Here's a quick read of what worked, what to watch, and what management said.
Quick Details| Results date | October 15, 2026 |
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| Quarter | Q2 FY 2026-2027 |
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| Revenue (Q2) | Rs. 22,402.49 Cr (+16.20% YoY) |
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| PAT (Q2) | Rs. 508.00 Cr (+13.60% YoY) |
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| EPS (Q2) | Rs. 2.34 (+12.50% YoY) |
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| Market cap | Rs. 120,133.29 Cr |
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| CMP | Rs. 552.95 |
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Quarter Snapshot
HDFC Life delivered 16.2% total premium growth at the upper end of management's guided 15-17% range, with the policyholders' account swinging from a Rs.218 cr deficit to a Rs.197 cr surplus and GST on ULIP charges down 92% YoY confirming guided neutralization. However, 13-month persistency fell to 79.4% versus the guided 84-85% range, the EoM ratio widened 60 bps YoY to 21.9% causing PAT growth (13.6%) to trail premium growth, and solvency slipped to 180% from 185% QoQ. FY27 growth guidance remains on track, but H2 improvement in persistency and expense ratio is needed for full-year delivery.
Key Investment Insights
Key Positives
- Total gross premium grew 16.2% YoY to Rs.22,402 cr; net premium income grew 15.7% YoY to Rs.21,727 cr
- Single premium grew 31.4% YoY to Rs.7,056 cr; Non-Par Annuity segment premium grew 42.3% YoY
- Policyholders' account swung from a Rs.218 cr deficit in Q2 FY26 to a Rs.197 cr surplus — a Rs.415 cr improvement
- Non-Par Life segment surplus rose to Rs.250 cr from Rs.26 cr YoY; Par Life segment swung from -Rs.191 cr to +Rs.124 cr
- Standalone PAT grew 13.6% YoY to Rs.508 cr; consolidated PAT grew 16.4% YoY to Rs.521.60 cr
- GST on ULIP charges fell 92% YoY from Rs.121.14 cr to Rs.9.26 cr, confirming the guided neutralization trajectory
- 61-month persistency improved to 65.9% from 62.9% YoY
- H1 FY27 operating cash flow of Rs.11,672 cr and free cash flow of Rs.11,551 cr vs Rs.7,196 cr in H1 FY26
Risk Factors
- 13-month persistency at 79.4%, down 140 bps YoY and below management's guided 84-85% range
- EoM ratio widened to 21.9% from 21.3% YoY; other operating expenses grew 50.9% YoY
- Solvency ratio declined to 180% from 185% in Q1 FY27
- GST dispute: Rs.942.18 cr tax demand and Rs.2,422.97 cr penalty confirmed by appellate order, under appeal at GST Appellate Tribunal
- Annuity segment surplus swung from +Rs.41 cr to -Rs.35 cr YoY; ULIP Life segment swung from +Rs.36 cr to -Rs.108 cr on mark-to-market losses
- PAT growth of 13.6% trailed premium growth of 16.2%, reflecting margin compression