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Revenue Growth:24% revenue growth for the 9-month period FY '26.
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Quarterly Revenue Growth:9.2% year-on-year growth ex Paramount; 29.9% with Paramount.
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EBITDA:INR44.9 crores ex Paramount; consolidated EBITDA at INR44.6 crores for Q3.
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9-Month EBITDA:INR128.9 crores, a 13.8% year-on-year growth.
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EBITDA Margin:18.6% for the quarter; 21.8% ex Paramount.
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Net Income (PAT):INR34.8 crores for the quarter, impacted by exceptional items.
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Market Share:Improved to 21.1% overall; group market share at 32.2%.
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Total Premiums Under Management:INR19,289 crores, a 21.9% year-on-year growth.
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Cash Position:Free cash position of INR200 crores as of December 31, 2025.
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Debt Reduction:Debt reduced from INR243 crores in September '25 to INR39.4 crores in December '25; became debt-free in January '26.
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Tech Revenue Growth:81.5% year-on-year growth in tech revenues.
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Fraud Prevention:MAven Guard prevented INR400 crores of fraud, a 66% growth year-on-year.
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Paramount Integration:Paramount stand-alone margins improved by 557 basis points quarter-on-quarter.
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Exceptional Items Impact:INR14.2 crores impact due to cybersecurity incident, labor code changes, and claims reconciliation.
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Release Date: February 09, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Medi Assist Healthcare Services Ltd ( NSE:MEDIASSIST ) reported a strong 24% revenue growth for the 9-month period, with a quarter-on-quarter margin expansion of 154 basis points.
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The company achieved a debt-free balance sheet, significantly improving its financial position.
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AI-powered technology solutions have been a focus, with tech revenues growing 81.5% year-on-year.
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The integration of Paramount TPA is progressing well, with a 557 basis points improvement in standalone margins quarter-on-quarter.
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Medi Assist's market share in group business increased to 32.2%, a 307 basis points year-on-year improvement.
Negative Points
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Retail market share experienced a marginal dip to 5.6%, with a contraction of 4.3% excluding Paramount.
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The company faced a cybersecurity incident at Paramount TPA, incurring costs of INR3.7 crores.
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An exceptional item of INR7.1 crores was provisioned due to claims disallowed by an insurance customer, pending reconciliation.
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The integration of Paramount TPA has resulted in a drag on margins, with ongoing efforts required to complete the structural integration.
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Negative customer feedback on platforms like Google highlights issues with claim processing times and customer service.
Q & A Highlights
Q: How does Medi Assist plan to balance expanding partnerships with insurers, improving service delivery, and protecting profits as healthcare demand and digital adoption evolve? A: Satish Gidugu, CEO, explained that Medi Assist aims to work with all insurers to improve health insurance access. The company focuses on innovation, service quality, and efficiency simultaneously. They take pride in their high retention rates and are adapting to shifts in the market, such as the increase in outpatient claims, by recalibrating technology, service models, and networks.
Q: What financial metrics will guide Medi Assist's decisions on cost control, working capital, and investment in digital infrastructure? A: Sandeep Daga, CFO, stated that the focus is on executing claims processing efficiently and expanding the tech SaaS revenue model. With the company now debt-free, capital will be judiciously deployed to enhance customer experiences and drive a sustainable business model.
Q: Can you provide an update on the MAtrix platform and its implementation with insurers? A: Satish Gidugu, CEO, mentioned that the MAtrix platform is a hosted SaaS product with transaction-based pricing. One insurer is fully on board, and the company is working on ramping up volumes with others. The platform is expected to reach full volume in a couple of quarters.
Q: What is the revenue model for MAven Guard and other AI-led products? A: Satish Gidugu, CEO, indicated that MAven Guard's revenue model is likely to be outcome-based, focusing on fraud prevention. The company is exploring revenue opportunities for its AI stack, including MAtrix and MAgnum, but it's too early to provide specifics.
Q: What steps are being taken to address the negative Google ratings regarding claim processing times? A: Satish Gidugu, CEO, acknowledged the feedback and emphasized the company's commitment to improving customer engagement and processing efficiency. He highlighted the company's high retention rates and the use of technology to enhance service delivery.
Q: Can you clarify the nature of the INR7 crore exceptional item related to claims processing? A: Sandeep Daga, CFO, explained that the INR7 crore provision was made for claims disallowed by an insurance customer. The company believes these claims were not processed through their system and is pursuing recovery. Internal controls and audit mechanisms are in place to prevent such issues.
Q: What is the outlook for retail premium growth and the impact of tech investments on margins? A: Satish Gidugu, CEO, noted that retail premium growth is expected to recover in 2-3 quarters. The company is focusing on hybrid growth models and leveraging tech investments to enhance margins. The MAtrix platform is expected to be margin accretive as volumes increase.
Q: How is Medi Assist addressing the sluggishness in retail premiums and the impact of tech investments on margins? A: Satish Gidugu, CEO, explained that retail premium growth is expected to recover in 2-3 quarters. The company is focusing on hybrid growth models and leveraging tech investments to enhance margins. The MAtrix platform is expected to be margin accretive as volumes increase.
Q: How is Medi Assist addressing the sluggishness in retail premiums and the impact of tech investments on margins? A: Satish Gidugu, CEO, explained that retail premium growth is expected to recover in 2-3 quarters. The company is focusing on hybrid growth models and leveraging tech investments to enhance margins. The MAtrix platform is expected to be margin accretive as volumes increase.
Q: How is Medi Assist addressing the sluggishness in retail premiums and the impact of tech investments on margins? A: Satish Gidugu, CEO, explained that retail premium growth is expected to recover in 2-3 quarters. The company is focusing on hybrid growth models and leveraging tech investments to enhance margins. The MAtrix platform is expected to be margin accretive as volumes increase.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
