Max Financial Services FY26: PAT ₹106 Cr, VNB Surges 26% YoY; Audited Results Published
Max Financial Services announced FY26 audited results with consolidated PAT of ₹106 crore and total revenue of ₹47,696 crore. Subsidiary Axis Max Life reported 26% VNB growth to ₹2,647 crore, 19% Individual Adjusted FYP growth to ₹9,885 crore outpacing private industry, and Embedded Value of ₹28,871 crore, up 15% YoY.

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Max Financial Services has announced its financial results for FY26. The company reported a consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹106 crore. Consolidated revenue excluding investment income stood at ₹38,039 crore, representing 17% year-on-year growth, while total revenue including investment income reached ₹47,696 crore. The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 12, 2026, approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. Subsequently, on May 14, 2026, the company published newspaper advertisements in compliance with Regulation 33 read with Regulation 47(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Regulatory Disclosure
The audited financial results are available on the Stock Exchange websites — www.nseindia.com and www.bseindia.com — as well as on the company's website. The publication was confirmed by Siddhi Suneja, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, and the results were approved under the authority of Analjit Singh, Chairman (DIN: 00029641), from Cape Town, South Africa, on May 12, 2026.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Board Approval Date: | May 12, 2026 |
| Newspaper Ad Publication Date: | May 14, 2026 |
| Results Period: | Quarter and Financial Year ended March 31, 2026 |
| Regulation: | Regulation 33 read with Regulation 47(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 |
| Signed By: | Analjit Singh, Chairman (DIN: 00029641) |
Axis Max Life Performance
Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited and a key subsidiary of Max Financial Services, reported significant operational growth during the fiscal year. The Individual Adjusted First Year Premium grew by 19% year-on-year to ₹9,885 crore, outpacing the private industry growth of 12%. This performance contributed to a 56 basis points increase in the company's private market share, bringing it to 10.4%. The Gross Written Premium for the year reached ₹38,877 crore, an increase of 17% compared to the previous year. Individual renewal premium grew by 16% to ₹24,374 crore during the period.
The Value of New Business (VNB), a measure of profitability, increased by 26% to ₹2,647 crore. The New Business Margin improved to 25.2% from 24.0% in the prior year. The Embedded Value stood at ₹28,871 crore, growing by 15%, with an Operating Return on Embedded Value (RoEV) of 18.7%.
Key Financial Metrics
The following table outlines the comprehensive financial summary for Axis Max Life for FY26:
| Metric: | FY'26 | FY'25 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Adjusted FYP (₹ Crore) | 9,885 | 8,329 | 19% |
| Total APE (₹ Crore) | 10,502 | 8,770 | 20% |
| Renewal Premium (₹ Crore) | 24,374 | 21,049 | 16% |
| Gross Written Premium (₹ Crore) | 38,877 | 33,223 | 17% |
| Number of Policies (000's) | 935 | 794 | 18% |
| Individual New Business Sum Assured (₹ Crore) | 5,43,210 | 3,83,670 | 42% |
| Assets Under Management (₹ Crore) | 1,89,795 | 1,75,072 | 8% |
| Embedded Value (₹ Crore) | 28,871 | 25,192 | 15% |
| RoEV | 18.7% | 19.1% | -40 bps |
| New Business Margins | 25.2% | 24.0% | 120 bps |
| Value of New Business (₹ Crore) | 2,647 | 2,107 | 26% |
| Solvency | 194% | 201% | -700 bps |
Operational Highlights
Axis Max Life secured 60 new business partnerships during the fiscal year. The 20% YoY growth in Annualized Premium Equivalent (APE) was driven by a 28% YoY increase in the Proprietary channel, a 14% growth in Total Partnership APE, and a 90% growth in New Partnership APE. The Individual New Business Sum Assured grew by 42% to ₹5,43,210 crore. The Assets Under Management (AUM) reached ₹1.89 lakh crore, an 8% increase from the previous year. The number of policies issued grew 18% to 935,000.
Management Commentary
Sumit Madan, Managing Director and CEO of Axis Max Life, commented on the results: "Axis Max Life has delivered a double-digit Individual Adjusted FYP growth of 19% in the fiscal, ahead of private industry growth of 12%. This is underpinned by the growth across our proprietary and partnership verticals. This has led our market share to expand by 56 bps and is at 10.4% in FY'26, thus maintaining our market position."
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Historical Stock Returns for Max Financial Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.68% | -6.06% | -2.58% | -4.15% | +19.86% | +81.96% |
With solvency ratio declining 700 bps to 194%, how might Axis Max Life plan to strengthen its capital position to support continued aggressive growth in FY27?
Given the 56 bps market share gain to 10.4%, what strategic initiatives could Axis Max Life pursue to challenge the top three private life insurers and potentially break into the top three by market share?
With 60 new business partnerships secured in FY26 and 90% growth in New Partnership APE, which distribution verticals or bancassurance tie-ups could drive the next phase of premium growth?


































