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HDFC Life on Wednesday reported a 14 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 415 crore in the December quarter. The private sector insurer's profit stood at Rs 365 crore in the year-ago period, HDFC Life said in a regulatory filing. However, total income declined to Rs 16,914 crore in the latest quarter from Rs 26,694 crore in the year-ago period. The company's solvency ratio also declined to 188 per cent from 190 per cent as on December 31, 2023 as against the regulatory requirement of 150 per cent. For the nine-month period ended December, the life insurer posted a profit of Rs 1,326 crore as against Rs 1,157 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.
India Grid Trust on Tuesday said Alberta Investment Management Corporation and HDFC Life will invest Rs 567 crore and Rs 100 crore, respectively, in it. According to a statement, India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) announced the launch of its preferential issue process to raise Rs 695 crore following the successful conclusion of the offer-for-sale (OFS). IndiGrid on Tuesday launched its preferential issue process to raise Rs 695 crore through primary issuance of units for Rs 136.43 /unit, it added. IndiGrid has received investment commitments from Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), one of Canada's largest and most diversified institutional investment managers, and HDFC Life for an investment of Rs 567 crore and Rs 100 crore, respectively, with a balance committed by other investors. Ambit Capital and SBI Caps are running a preferential issue process on IndiGrid's behalf. Harsh Shah, Chief Executive Officer IndiGrid, said, "We are also delighted to welcome AIMCo and HDFC Li
HDFC Life on Tuesday launched a new cashless health policy for desi students pursuing education overseas, the premium for which will have to be paid in US dollars. The global student healthcare plan is designed for students in the 12-40 age bracket presently pursuing higher education abroad or aspire to pursue higher international education, the company said in a statement. The offer is being made from its Gift City IFSC unit -- HDFC Life International, which is the first overseas branch of HDFC International Life and Re, a life and health reinsurer based in DIFC, Dubai. The plan, available in four options, provides coverage of up to USD 3 million, offering flexibility in cover terms ranging from three months to one year, the insurer said. The plan offers a host of benefits and features designed to address the diverse healthcare needs and potential health contingencies allowing worldwide access to top-notch medical facilities outside the country, with a network of hospitals, clinic