Profit Soars 67% in Q4
Niva Bupa Health Insurance announced a significant jump in profitability for the March quarter of FY26. Net profit surged 67.4% year-on-year to ₹345.13 crore, up from ₹206.08 crore in the same period last fiscal year.
Revenue Streams Expand Sharply
The insurer's top-line performance also showed strength. Premium earned during Q4FY26 rose to ₹1,971.95 crore from ₹1,527.42 crore in the prior year. Total income increased to ₹2,077.66 crore, up from ₹1,564.73 crore.
Full Fiscal Year Shows Solid Growth
For the full fiscal year 2026, Niva Bupa achieved 27% year-on-year growth in gross written premium (GWP). The company reported ₹8,586 crore in GWP (with 1/n) and ₹9,433 crore (without 1/n) for FY26. The fourth quarter alone contributed GWP of ₹2,880 crore (with 1/n), a 39% surge, and ₹3,123 crore (without 1/n), indicating strong business momentum.
Market Share and Claims Efficiency Improve
Niva Bupa strengthened its position in the retail health segment, increasing its market share to 10.1% by the end of FY26, a 76 basis point rise from FY25. The company also improved operational efficiency, with its claim settlement ratio reaching 94.4% for FY26, up 205 basis points. Net Promoter Score (NPS) also rose from 55 in FY25 to 60 at the close of FY26. This marks the insurer's consistent focus on service, having maintained a claim settlement ratio above 90 percent for the past five financial years.
