GIC Re net profit rises 25.2% to ₹8,392 crore in FY26

1 min read     Updated on 09 Jun 2026, 02:08 AM
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General Insurance Corporation of India reported a 25.23% rise in FY26 standalone net profit to ₹8,392.18 crore, supported by better underwriting and investment income. The solvency ratio improved to 4.21, and net worth excluding fair value changes reached ₹51,301.27 crore. Consolidated net profit for the group increased to ₹9,662.38 crore.

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[General Insurance Corporation of India](gic of india) reported a 25.23% increase in standalone net profit to ₹8,392.18 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, driven by improved underwriting discipline and a rise in investment income. The corporation released the transcript of its earnings call held on June 1, 2026, to discuss the audited standalone and consolidated financial results. The solvency ratio improved to 4.21 as of March 31, 2026, from 3.70 a year ago, while net worth excluding fair value changes stood at ₹51,301.27 crore.

Financial Performance

The standalone net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, stood at ₹2,254.24 crore, up from ₹2,182.88 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. Profit before tax for the quarter rose to ₹2,960 crore. Gross premium income for FY26 increased to ₹44,006.74 crore from ₹41,153.95 crore in FY25, while net premium written rose to ₹40,571.25 crore from ₹37,844.21 crore. Total assets grew 5.12% to ₹1,97,220.93 crore.

Key Metrics FY26 FY25
Net Profit (₹ crore) 8,392.18 6,701.36
Gross Premium (₹ crore) 44,006.74 41,153.95
Net Premium Written (₹ crore) 40,571.25 37,844.21
Solvency Ratio 4.21 3.70
Incurred Claim Ratio 85.40% 88.44%
Combined Ratio 106.02% 108.81%

Operational Metrics

The incurred claim ratio for the year improved to 85.40% from 88.44% in FY25. The combined ratio was reported at 106.02% for FY26, compared to 108.81% in the previous year, while the adjusted combined ratio improved to 84.79% from 85.79%. Earnings per share (EPS) for the year increased to ₹47.84 from ₹38.20 in the prior year. The domestic business contributed 75% of the gross premium at ₹32,979.23 crore, growing 7.56%, while international business accounted for 25% at ₹11,027.51 crore, growing 5.11%.

Consolidated Performance

The group, including subsidiaries and associates, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹9,662.38 crore for FY26, up from ₹7,431.84 crore in the previous year. Consolidated gross premium income stood at ₹44,367.88 crore, compared to ₹41,955.33 crore in FY25. The group's net worth, excluding fair value changes, was recorded at ₹56,859.20 crore for FY26.

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GIC of India director Ashwani Kumar ceases on May 31

1 min read     Updated on 02 Jun 2026, 03:31 AM
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Ashwani Kumar ceased to be a Non-Executive Director on the Board of GIC of India effective May 31, 2026, due to the completion of his tenure as MD & CEO of UCO Bank. His initial appointment to the Board was made by the Ministry of Finance in July 2025. The company acknowledged his contributions and disclosed the change under SEBI regulations.

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Ashwani Kumar ceased to be a Non-Executive Director on the Board of GIC of India with effect from May 31, 2026. The cessation follows the completion of his tenure as MD & CEO of UCO Bank, which concluded on the same date. His departure from the Board of the insurer is a direct consequence of his exit from the leadership position at the bank.

The Ministry of Finance had originally appointed Kumar to the Board of General Insurance Corporation of India via a letter dated July 30, 2025. The appointment was for a period of three years, or until the date of his tenure as MD & CEO of UCO Bank, or until further orders, whichever was earliest. As his tenure at UCO Bank ended on May 31, 2026, his directorship at the insurance corporation concluded simultaneously.

General Insurance Corporation of India acknowledged the contributions made by Kumar during his tenure. The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Detail Information
Director Name Shri Ashwani Kumar
Designation Non-Executive Director
Cessation Date May 31, 2026
Reason Completion of tenure as MD & CEO, UCO Bank
Appointment Reference F. no. A-11011/03/2025-Ins.I

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