Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company
76.40
+2.34(+3.16%)
Market Cap₹14,101.20 Cr
PE Ratio152.82
IndustryInsurance
Company Performance:
1D+3.16%
1M-4.80%
6M-11.32%
1Y+3.22%
5Y+3.22%
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01Oct 25
Fettle Tonne to Reduce Stake in Niva Bupa Through Block Deal
Fettle Tonne plans to sell up to 5% of its 7.9% stake in Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company through a block deal. This could reduce Fettle Tonne's ownership to approximately 2.9%. Niva Bupa has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons from October 1, 2025, until 48 hours after the release of Q2 and H1 FY2026 financial results.
24Sept 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Appoints Milind Gajanan Barve as New Chairman
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited has received IRDAI approval for the appointment of Milind Gajanan Barve as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment is effective from August 28, 2025, following regulatory approval on September 24, 2025. Niva Bupa, listed on NSE and BSE, has informed the stock exchanges of this development in compliance with SEBI regulations.
15Sept 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Appoints Vivek Anant Karve as Independent Director
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited has appointed Vivek Anant Karve as an Additional Director in the Independent Director category, effective September 15, 2025, for a five-year term, subject to shareholder approval. Karve brings over 30 years of experience across consumer products, IT services, and financial services sectors. He is a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and B.Com graduate with previous associations at P&G, ICICI, Siemens Information Systems, Marico, and Mahindra Finance. His expertise includes performance management, GRC, finance process automation, M&A due diligence, and functional competency frameworks for Finance.
04Sept 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Holds Off on Premium Hikes Despite GST Exemption
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company has decided not to immediately increase premiums following the GST Council's exemption of individual life and health insurance from tax, effective September 22. The exemption potentially offers an 18% benefit to customers. However, Ankur Kharbanda, Executive Director, cited uncertainty regarding input tax credit for insurers as a reason for caution. The company maintains a strong market presence with a market capitalization of ₹15,474 crore and a current share price of ₹88.79, showing a 19% year-over-year gain.
02Sept 25
Niva Bupa Clarifies ₹61 Lakh Health Insurance Claim Controversy
Niva Bupa Health Insurance responded to allegations of denying a ₹61 lakh cashless claim for bone marrow cancer treatment. The company initially approved ₹25 lakh plus ₹77,000 for policyholder Chandra Kumar Jain, with two earlier claims totaling ₹22.72 lakh already paid. Treatment costs escalated to ₹80 lakh, prompting queries from Niva Bupa. The insurer suspended cashless facilities at Max Hospitals due to an expired contract and pricing disagreements. Max Healthcare continues cashless treatment but notes Niva Bupa's request for further tariff reductions as economically unviable.
01Sept 25
Niva Bupa Suspends Cashless Services at Max Hospitals Nationwide
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company has suspended cashless treatment facilities at all Max Hospitals across India from August 16, 2025, due to expired agreements and failed tariff revision negotiations. Policyholders must now pay upfront for treatments at Max Hospitals and seek reimbursement later. Niva Bupa maintains cashless services at over 10,400 other network hospitals and has introduced priority reimbursement processing for Max Hospital treatments. Other major insurers like Star Health and Care Health are reportedly facing similar issues with Max Hospitals. Niva Bupa is actively working to resolve the situation and reinstate cashless facilities.
05Aug 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Reports 28% Premium Growth, PAT Doubles to ₹70 Crores in Q1
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited reported robust Q1 performance with 28% year-on-year growth in Gross Written Premium (GWP) and doubled Profit After Tax (PAT) to ₹70.00 crores. The company's retail health business grew by 32%, increasing its retail market share to 10.0%. The combined ratio improved to 103.2%, and the expense of management ratio decreased to 35.9%. The company implemented a 7% price increase on its flagship product and is exploring zonal pricing. Despite an increase in loss ratio, Niva Bupa maintains a healthy solvency ratio of 2.86x.
04Aug 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Plans 8-9% Premium Hike for FY26
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company is considering an 8-9% increase in health insurance premiums for fiscal year 2026. This potential price adjustment could impact both existing and new policyholders. The move may be influenced by factors such as rising healthcare costs, changing claim patterns, and evolving risk assessments. It's unclear if this is part of a broader industry trend or a company-specific strategy. The health insurance sector in India has been experiencing significant growth and changes, with companies adjusting their offerings and pricing to remain competitive while managing risks.
31Jul 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Reports Wider Net Loss Despite Revenue Growth
Niva Bupa Health Insurance reported a mixed financial performance for the quarter. While the company's net loss increased to ₹914.40 million, revenue grew to ₹12.20 billion. Under IFRS, the company saw a 97% year-on-year growth in Profit After Tax. Gross Written Premium (GWP) grew by 28% year-on-year to ₹1,875.00 crore. The company improved its retail market share to 10% and increased the number of lives insured by 50% to 22.5 million. The claims settlement ratio stood at 93.6%, and the Expense of Management ratio improved to 35.9%. Despite challenges, the company remains confident in its growth trajectory.
22Jul 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Independent Director Sridhar Srinivasan Resigns to Avoid Potential Conflicts
Sridhar Srinivasan, Independent Director at Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited, has announced his resignation effective July 21, 2025. Srinivasan cited the need to avoid potential conflicts of interest as the reason for his departure. He held significant positions in other listed entities, including Nirlon Limited and Graphite India Limited. The company has acknowledged the resignation and informed the stock exchanges in compliance with SEBI regulations.
02Jun 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Shares Plunge 9.9% Amid Major Stake Transactions
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company experienced significant share transactions, including a 0.74% stake acquisition by M Pallonji and Co. Multiple entities participated in transactions totaling approximately ₹309.00 crore. The stock price fell 9.9% to ₹83.11 on the NSE following the news.
02Jun 25
True North and CEO Offload 10% Stake in Niva Bupa Health Insurance for ₹1,507 Crore
Private equity firm True North and Niva Bupa Health Insurance CEO Krishnan Ramachandran have sold a combined 10% stake in the company for ₹1,507 crore. True North's SPV Fettle Tone LLP divested 9.46%, while Ramachandran sold 0.55%. DSP Mutual Fund and SBI Mutual Fund were among the buyers. The transaction values Niva Bupa Health Insurance at approximately ₹15,070 crore, highlighting the growth potential of India's health insurance sector.
02Jun 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Shares Plunge 11% Amid ₹391 Crore Block Deal
Niva Bupa Health Insurance's stock price dropped 11% following a ₹391.00 crore block deal involving 56 lakh shares. Reports suggest Fettle Tone and Krishnan Ramchandra may sell a 7.2% stake. Q4 results showed a 31.2% increase in net profit, but declines in underwriting and operating profits.
01Jun 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance: Major Shareholders to Offload 7.2% Stake in Block Deal
Fettle Tone and Krishnan Ramchandra plan to sell a combined 7.2% stake in Niva Bupa Health Insurance through a block deal on June 2. The offer price is set at ₹82.00 per share, an 11% discount to the previous closing price. The estimated deal size is ₹1,082.00 crore.
08May 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance: Q4 Profit Surges 31%, Stock Hits 4-Month High
Niva Bupa Health Insurance has reported strong Q4FY25 results with a 31.20% year-over-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹206.00 crore. The company's Gross Written Premium rose by 36.00% to ₹2,395.00 crore. For FY25, profit after tax soared 161.00% to ₹214.00 crore. The company's retail health market share expanded to 9.40%. Following the results, Niva Bupa's stock price surged over 14% to a 4-month high of ₹92.45.
07May 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Reports Robust Q4 Profit Growth and Premium Surge
Niva Bupa Health Insurance posted strong Q4FY25 results with net profit rising 31.20% YoY to ₹206.00 crore. Gross premiums written increased by 18.20% to ₹2,078.70 crore, while net premium written grew 21.00% to ₹1,672.00 crore. However, the company faced operational challenges with underwriting profit declining 12.20% and operating profit dropping 43.10% YoY. The results indicate robust revenue growth but suggest a need for improved operational efficiency.
24Apr 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance CEO Reappointment Approved, Stock Surges 8%
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited's stock closed 8% higher at ₹83.76 following IRDAI's approval of Krishnan Ramachandran's reappointment as CEO and Managing Director for a five-year term from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2030. The reappointment, previously approved by the Board and shareholders, received final IRDAI approval on April 22, 2025. The positive market response suggests investor confidence in the company's leadership continuity.
28Feb 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Invests ₹50 Crore in BIMA Sugam India Federation
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited has invested ₹50 crore in BIMA Sugam India Federation, acquiring a 1.51% stake. The company purchased 5,000,000 equity shares at ₹10 per share. BIMA Sugam, a not-for-profit company, aims to create a unified digital marketplace for insurance products in India, connecting customers, insurers, and intermediaries. This strategic move aligns with the insurance sector's digital transformation trend and could potentially enhance Niva Bupa's digital presence and customer engagement.
24Feb 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Investigates Potential Data Breach
Niva Bupa Health Insurance is investigating a potential cybersecurity threat after receiving a message from an anonymous source claiming to possess customer data. The company has initiated a thorough investigation with its cybersecurity team and external experts to verify the claim and assess any potential vulnerabilities. While the extent of the alleged breach is unknown, the incident raises concerns about the security of sensitive customer information, including personal and medical details. Customers are advised to stay vigilant and monitor official communications from the company.
21Feb 25
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Investigates Potential Data Breach
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited has disclosed a potential cybersecurity incident that may affect customer data. The company received communication from an anonymous sender claiming to possess customer information. Niva Bupa is currently investigating the alleged data leak to determine its extent and authenticity. The company has informed the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited about the incident and is implementing measures to mitigate risks. Niva Bupa emphasizes its commitment to customer welfare and data security.
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