HDFC Life will issue 1.45 crore to its parent at Rs 688.52 apiece, according to the company. The capital infusion is done to strengthen the insurer’s solvency position amid evolving .
The insurer’s had declined to 177% at the end of March 2026 from 194% a year earlier. The proposed fundraise is expected to add about 900 basis points, taking the solvency ratio to around 186%, providing additional headroom for future growth. This is against the regulatory requirement of 150%.
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Life insurers also have the option to raise during the year. “The proposed Rs 1,000 crore preferential issue is expected to increase solvency by 9% to 186%, with additional headroom to raise sub-debt as required during the year,” the company said.
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The move comes as the company is looking forward to transition toward a risk-based capital regime, with regulatory guidelines still awaited. The additional capital will support the required capital base, assets held over and above liabilities.
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