Business News | Bharti AXA Life Insurance Delivers Breakout FY26 Performance with 44% New Business Premium Growth
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 7: Bharti AXA Life Insurance, one of India's leading private life insurers, today reported a robust performance for the year ended March 31, 2026, marking a strong shift in its growth trajectory.
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 7: Bharti AXA Life Insurance, one of India's leading private life insurers, today reported a robust performance for the year ended March 31, 2026, marking a strong shift in its growth trajectory.
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Performance Highlights:
* Market-Leading Growth: New Business Premium grew by ~44% year-on-year, achieving ₹1,069 Crs at a growth rate ~3x the industry average.
* Value of New Business (VNB): Backed by disciplined execution and scale, the company delivered positive VNB for FY26, marking a pivotal shift toward sustainable profitability.
* Proprietary Channel Excellence: Growth was spearheaded by a productivity-led growth in proprietary channels.
* Strategic Partnerships: The company expanded its reach by onboarding 2 new banca partners, bringing the total bancassurance partner count to 9. Company also consolidated its footprint in the wealth management space.
* Group Business Hyper-growth: Group segment saw a significant growth fuelled by a strong entry into the Group Term Life business.
* Solvency Position: Maintained a healthy and comfortable Solvency Ratio of 191%, well above the regulatory requirement of 150%.
CEO's Statement:
Parag Raja, Managing Director & CEO, Bharti AXA Life Insurance, commented:
"FY26 has been a defining year for Bharti AXA Life. By delivering 44% growth--triple the industry rate--we have proven the strength of our distribution and the resonance of our product suite. Our shift to a positive VNB is an important milestone, reflecting evidence of the operational leverage kicking in as we scale.
This performance was fuelled by two engines: a sharp increase in proprietary channel productivity and the aggressive expansion of our partnership ecosystem with new banks and brokers. Furthermore, our hyper-growth in the GTL segment has solidified our position in the group business. As we progress on our 'Bharti 2.0' journey, we remain committed to delivering long-term value through cost discipline and consumer-centric innovation."
About Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company
Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company Limited is a subsidiary of Bharti Life Ventures Private Limited (Bharti Group Company), a prominent business group in India with interests in telecom, agribusiness, and retail. Established in 2006, the company has a pan-India presence with over 200+ offices and offers a wide range of value-for-money and need-based insurance catering to individuals and groups. With 'Customer First' as one of its core values, the company is committed to providing a hassle-free experience to its customers at every level.
For more information, please visit the website www.bhartiaxa.com
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