Canara HSBC Life Insurance Co. Ltd. IPO

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Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited is a leading private life insurer in India, jointly promoted by Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Limited. Canara Bank — India’s fourth-largest public sector bank by total assets (as of March 31, 2025, CRISIL Report) — provides strong domestic brand equity and distribution reach, while HSBC brings its global reputation, adding credibility and trust. Incorporated in 2007, the company has emerged as a prominent bank-led private life insurer with a wide customer base and robust financial performance.

Market Position

Ranks third among public sector bank-led life insurers in India by number of lives covered (Fiscal 2025, CRISIL Report). It recorded the third-highest individual weighted premium income (WPI) growth among bank-led insurers between Fiscal 2022 and 2025 and the second-highest YoY growth in Fiscal 2025 (CRISIL Report). It has the third-highest assets under management (AUM) among public sector bank-promoted life insurers as of March 31, 2025.

Distribution Network

Bancassurance is the company’s primary distribution channel, contributing 92.33% of new business premium in Q1 FY26, supported by strong tie-ups with Canara Bank (9,849 branches), HSBC India (26 branches with approval for 20 more), and seven Regional Rural Banks, providing access to 15,700+ branches across India (as of March 31, 2025). This network is complemented by brokers, corporate agents, digital platforms, a dedicated field sales force, and a specialized defense channel catering to armed forces personnel and their families.

Product Portfolio

Comprehensive range for individual and group customers:

1. Savings & Endowment Plans
2. Term (Pure Protection) Plans
3. Retirement Solutions
4. Group Credit Life & Protection Plans
5. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)

Balanced product mix across participating, non-participating savings, protection, unit-linked, annuity, and group savings plans — reducing concentration risk and adapting to market cycles.

Competitive Strengths

i) Strong Promoter Parentage: Backed by Canara Bank (51%) and HSBC Insurance (26%) ensuring credibility, brand equity, and extensive bancassurance network.
ii) Consistent Profitability: Among the fastest life insurers to achieve profitability within five years of operation.
iii) Pan-India Reach: Wide distribution network across Tier 1–3 cities, supported by technology and digital integration.
iv) Diverse Product Mix: Caters to mass-market and high-net-worth individuals, reducing business cycle risks.
v) Technological Leadership: Advanced digital onboarding, predictive analytics, and automation enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Objects of the Canara HSBC Life Insurance Co. Ltd. IPO:

The company will not receive any proceeds from the Offer; all proceeds, after expenses and taxes, will go to the selling shareholders.

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Co. Ltd. IPO Details:

Open Date: Oct 10 2025
Close Date: Oct 14 2025
Total Shares: 23,75,00,000
Face Value: ₹ 10 Per Equity Share
Listing At: NSE,BSE
Listing Date: Oct 17 2025

Promoters And Management:

1. Satyanarayana Raju Kalidindi – Chairman & Non-Executive Director (nominated by Canara Bank). Director since July 6, 2022, with 35+ years in banking. Currently MD & CEO of Canara Bank; earlier Executive Director at Canara Bank and senior roles at Vijaya Bank/Bank of Baroda and BOBCARD Ltd. 2. Anuj Dayal Mathur – Managing Director & CEO. With the company since 2008, Director since 2015. 30+ years’ experience in insurance, auto, IT & telecom. Previously worked with Aviva Life, Maruti Udyog, HCL Perot Systems, Bharti Tele-Ventures. Recipient of Times Now Impactful CEO 2023 and other leadership awards. 3. Bhavendra Kumar – Non-Executive Director (nominated by Canara Bank). Director since June 13, 2025. 26+ years’ banking experience; currently Executive Director at Canara Bank, previously held senior roles across strategic planning, SME, gold loans & priority credit.

Financials of Canara HSBC Life Insurance Co. Ltd. IPO:

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Registrar of Canara HSBC Life Insurance Co. Ltd. IPO:

  1. Kfin Technology Private Limited

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