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Motor Market Share:Decreased to 5.6% from 6.25% last year.
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Commercial Vehicle Business:Reduced to 23%-24% of motor segment from 65% previously.
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Profit After Tax:CRM190 crores, a 5% decrease from CRM200 crores last year.
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Combined Ratio:107.2% with DEC, 104.3% with discounting.
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Solvency Ratio:Strong at 2.43%.
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Net Earned Premium:Increased by 8% to 2007 crores.
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Investment Yield:Loss of interest income of 14 crores due to higher equity allocation.
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Net Worth (IGAP):Increased to INR4,600-4,700 crores from INR4,600 crores in March.
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ROE:4.1% for the quarter, down from 4.9% previous quarter.
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Net Worth (IFRS):Rs 8,200 crores, up from Rs 7,600 crores in March.
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Two-Wheeler New Business Growth:Increased by 26% in Q1.
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Collected Premium:546 crores, up from 433 crores last year.
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Gross Return Premium:Down by 8%, primarily due to reduced reinsurance inward business.
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Fire Business:Decreased by 37%, with industry rates down by 40%-45%.
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Equity Allocation:Increased to 9.5% of AUM, with unrealized gains of 268 crores.
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Fixed Income Unrealized Gains:Approximately Rs.220 crores.
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Third-Party Loss Ratio:Stable at 66.6%.
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Release Date: July 23, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Go Digit General Insurance Ltd ( NSE:GODIGIT ) has maintained a strong solvency ratio of 2.43%, providing a solid financial buffer.
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The company has increased its asset allocation in equities to 9.5%, resulting in unrealized gains of INR 268 crores.
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Net earned premium (NEP) has shown an increase of 8% compared to the previous year, indicating a positive trend in premium earnings.
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The company has been able to increase its AUM by approximately INR 500 crores in one quarter, showcasing strong asset management.
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Go Digit General Insurance Ltd ( NSE:GODIGIT ) has achieved a 26% growth in new business for two-wheelers, reflecting successful market penetration in this segment.
Negative Points
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The company's motor market share has decreased to 5.6% from 6.25% last year, primarily due to corrective actions in the private car segment.
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The gross written premium has declined by 8%, largely due to reduced reinsurance inward business in health and crop segments.
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The combined ratio has increased to 107.2%, indicating higher claims and expenses relative to earned premiums.
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The company has experienced a drop in profit after tax by 5% when excluding discounting and mark-to-market effects.
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There has been a significant de-growth of 37% in the fire business, attributed to a reduction in premium rates.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What factors have contributed to the slowdown in growth for Go Digit General Insurance over the past two and a half years, and is this a structural change? A: Kamesh Goyal, Non-Executive Chairman, explained that the slowdown is partly due to industry dynamics, such as increased commissions and competitive pressures. The company has chosen to focus on profitability over growth in a challenging market. They are not chasing growth that doesn't pay for itself and are maintaining discipline in underwriting.
Q: How is the company addressing the impact of the Supreme Court ruling on third-party (TP) loss ratios? A: Kamesh Goyal stated that the company is comfortable with its reserving practices, which include provisions for legal inflation and changes in frequency. They are actively settling claims to mitigate the impact and are not relying on potential future TP premium increases.
Q: What is the company's strategy regarding the high loss ratios in the motor own damage segment? A: Kamesh Goyal acknowledged the issue and mentioned that corrective actions have been taken, including reducing exposure to less profitable segments like standalone own damage policies. The company expects stabilization in loss ratios by the second quarter.
Q: How does Go Digit plan to manage its equity allocation and solvency in light of market conditions? A: The company has increased its equity allocation to 9.5% and is prepared to adjust further based on market movements. They maintain a strong solvency position and are ready to deploy more equity if market conditions allow.
Q: What is the company's approach to dividend distribution given its current financial position? A: Kamesh Goyal indicated that the company is in a position to pay dividends based on its IGAP profitability and solvency. They are awaiting risk-based capital norms and will consider dividend distribution in the fourth quarter.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
