ICICI Lombard declares interim dividend, reports strong H1 performance

ICICI Lombard's board of directors, at their meeting on October 14, 2025, approved an interim dividend of ₹6.50 per equity share (65.0% of ₹10 face value) for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. This dividend, payable by November 12, 2025, to shareholders on record as of October 23, 2025, follows the approval of audited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025. The company's profit after tax (PAT) for H1 FY2026 grew by 22.9% to ₹15.67 bn, compared to ₹12.74 bn in H1 FY2025, with profit before tax (PBT) increasing by 22.3% to ₹20.71 bn.

The strong financial results are supported by a solvency ratio of 2.73x as of September 30, 2025, exceeding the minimum regulatory requirement of 1.50x. Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI) for H1 FY2026 reached ₹143.31 bn, a slight de-growth of 0.5%, though excluding the impact of the 1/n accounting norm, GDPI grew by 4.2%. The combined ratio for H1 FY2026 was 104.0%, or 103.3% excluding CAT losses.

ICICI Lombard also released its press release and investor presentation, detailing the performance review and operational highlights, including key strategic pillars focusing on profitable growth, comprehensive product portfolio, risk management, customer service and technology, and capital management.