Equity Research Analyst - Long-Short

Raj S, CA, CFA

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Indian Life Insurance Sector is a play on lucrative Indian demographics, under-penetration of life insurance and retirement savings across cohorts of the population.</li>
<li>The large firms<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-life-insurance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25899:1" rel="noopener">SBI Life</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdfc-standard-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26004:1" rel="noopener">HDFC Life</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/life-insurance-corp-of-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28829:1" rel="noopener">LIC IN</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icici-prudential-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23608:1" rel="noopener">ICICI Pru</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/max-financial-services-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2233:1" rel="noopener">MAXF IN</a> are ripe for long-term secular growth for decades to come as they dominate the market.
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<li>This "Primer" sets the stage for the company-specific notes to follow. Here we discuss the sector level issues, key metrics and relative valuations. See attached PDF- Free access.
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Indian Life Insurance Sector is a play on lucrative Indian demographics, under-penetration of life insurance and retirement savings across cohorts of the population.
The large firmsSBI Life, HDFC Life , LIC IN , ICICI Pru, MAXF IN are ripe for long-term secular growth for decades to come as they dominate the market.

This "Primer" sets the stage for the company-specific notes to follow. Here we discuss the sector level issues, key metrics and relative valuations. See attached PDF- Free access.



Indian Life Insurance (And Savings) Sector Primer - Long-Term Potential and Strong Operating Margins

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<ul><li>Q1FY24 earnings season saw an overall in-line performance, with wide divergences across sectors and companies</li><li>Aggregate revenue/PAT grew by 3%/52% YoY across the HSIE coverage (~219 stocks), with their four-year CAGRs at 12%/22%</li><li>Large-cap stocks of the coverage universe dominated the incremental earnings, which grew by 55% YoY, while the midcap category grew by 24% YoY</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Q1FY24 earnings season saw an overall in-line performance, with wide divergences across sectors and companiesAggregate revenue/PAT grew by 3%/52% YoY across the HSIE coverage (~219 stocks), with their four-year CAGRs at 12%/22%Large-cap stocks of the coverage universe dominated the incremental earnings, which grew by 55% YoY, while the midcap category grew by 24% YoYContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

India Equity Strategy: Input cost deflation hurts topline but boosts profitability

<ul><li>IndusInd Bank: IndusInd Bank (IIB) reported its highest-ever quarterly earnings, in line with estimates, predominantly led by strong loan growth (+21% YoY), stable margins and sustained traction in fee income</li><li>However, elevated gross slippages at 2%, primarily from MFI and the CV book in addition to higher credit costs (144bps), suggest that IIB continues to operate at the higher end of the risk spectrum, especially given its historically sub-par/non-granular deposit profile</li><li>Over its next three-year planning cycle, IIB is focusing on achieving deposit granularity through its branch expansion strategy</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

IndusInd Bank: IndusInd Bank (IIB) reported its highest-ever quarterly earnings, in line with estimates, predominantly led by strong loan growth (+21% YoY), stable margins and sustained traction in fee incomeHowever, elevated gross slippages at 2%, primarily from MFI and the CV book in addition to higher credit costs (144bps), suggest that IIB continues to operate at the higher end of the risk spectrum, especially given its historically sub-par/non-granular deposit profileOver its next three-year planning cycle, IIB is focusing on achieving deposit granularity through its branch expansion strategyContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily - IndusInd Bank, ICICI Prudential Life, L&T Technology Services

<ul><li>Q4FY23 earnings season saw an overall in-line performance, with wide divergences across sectors and companies</li><li>Aggregate revenue/PAT grew by 13%/9% YoY across the HSIE coverage (~215 stocks), their two-year CAGR being 19%/15%</li><li>Our coverage universe saw strong YoY revenue growth in auto, lending financials, industrials, IT, cement and power sectors</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Q4FY23 earnings season saw an overall in-line performance, with wide divergences across sectors and companiesAggregate revenue/PAT grew by 13%/9% YoY across the HSIE coverage (~215 stocks), their two-year CAGR being 19%/15%Our coverage universe saw strong YoY revenue growth in auto, lending financials, industrials, IT, cement and power sectorsContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

India Equity Strategy: Banks continue to lead the pack; profitability improves for most sectors

<ul><li>Contrary to expectations of relief in the Union Budget, life insurers are expected to be adversely impacted by the first-order and second-order changes proposed in the Finance Act’23</li><li>Conversation with industry experts suggest that the top four private life insurers are likely to witness 20-27% adverse impact on FY24E APE predominantly on account of the impending transition to the new tax regime</li><li>We flag “high ceding charges” in guaranteed NPAR savings as the next potential target as policymakers look to protect policyholder interest and improve life insurance (LI) penetration</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Contrary to expectations of relief in the Union Budget, life insurers are expected to be adversely impacted by the first-order and second-order changes proposed in the Finance Act’23Conversation with industry experts suggest that the top four private life insurers are likely to witness 20-27% adverse impact on FY24E APE predominantly on account of the impending transition to the new tax regimeWe flag “high ceding charges” in guaranteed NPAR savings as the next potential target as policymakers look to protect policyholder interest and improve life insurance (LI) penetrationContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Life Insurance: ‘Cleansing’ underway; no longer “nudge and push”

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd. is a prominent Indian life insurance company, a joint venture between ICICI Bank Limited and Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited. The company offers a diverse range of products including life insurance, health, and retirement solutions, as well as term plans, unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs), and traditional savings plans. Headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, the company commenced operations in the fiscal year 2001.

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (IPRU IN)

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (IPRU IN)

Indian Life Insurance (And Savings) Sector Primer - Long-Term Potential and Strong Operating Margins

Indian Life Insurance companies - SBI Life, HDFC Life , LIC IN , ICICI Pru, MAXF IN - are ripe for long-term secular growth for decades to come as...

Raj S, CA, CFA

India Equity Strategy: Input cost deflation hurts topline but boosts profitability

Large-cap stocks of the coverage universe dominated the incremental earnings, which grew by 55% YoY, while the midcap category grew by 24% YoY

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily - IndusInd Bank, ICICI Prudential Life, L&T Technology Services

IndusInd Bank (IIB) reported its highest-ever quarterly earnings, in line with estimates, predominantly led by strong loan growth (+21% YoY),...

HDFC Securities

India Equity Strategy: Banks continue to lead the pack; profitability improves for most sectors

Our coverage universe saw strong YoY revenue growth in auto, lending financials, industrials, IT, cement and power sectors

HDFC Securities

Life Insurance: ‘Cleansing’ underway; no longer “nudge and push”

Contrary to expectations of relief in the Union Budget, life insurers are expected to be adversely impacted by the first-order and second-order...

HDFC Securities

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