Nippon Life India Asset Management LimitedQuarter ended Sep 30, 2026 Results & Financial Update

Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited: Quarter ended Sep 30, 2026 consolidated results and company financials – revenue ₹795.75 Cr, PAT ₹324.37 Cr. Explore reported YoY/QoQ movements, margins, business drivers and management commentary. This page does not provide a rating, target price or investment recommendation.

NSE: NAM-INDIAPublished 22 Oct 2026Reported 22 Oct 2026Updated 22 Oct 2026~6 min read
Quarter at a glanceReported figures and period changes.Changes compare like-for-like reported periods where available.
Revenue from operations change+20.9%Year-on-year
Profit after tax change-5.9%Profit after tax · year-on-year
Sequential change-35.6%Quarter-on-quarter

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Quarterly Results AnalysisExplore Nippon Life India Asset Management Quarter ended Sep 30, 2026 quarterly results and earnings: revenue, profit (PAT), EBITDA, margins, YoY and QoQ growth, order book or business updates where reported, financial performance and management commentary. Reported figures and Nivata calculations are shown separately; no buy, sell or hold recommendation is provided.

Quarter overview

Quarterly earnings analysis

01

For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, Nippon Life India Asset Management reported consolidated revenue from operations of INR 795.75 crore, marking a 20.9% increase compared to INR 658.12 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year and a 3.8% rise from INR 766.87 crore in the previous quarter.

02

Total consolidated income for Q2 FY27 stood at INR 818.89 crore, compared to INR 694.71 crore a year ago and INR 937.08 crore in Q1 FY27, which had featured higher other income components.

03

Consolidated profit before tax (PBT) for the quarter was reported at INR 449.80 crore (compared to INR 455.51 crore year-on-year and INR 664.49 crore quarter-on-quarter), impacted by an exceptional item of INR 96.76 crore recognized during the quarter.

04

Consolidated profit after tax (PAT) came in at INR 324.37 crore for Q2 FY27, compared to INR 344.64 crore in Q2 FY25 and INR 503.70 crore in Q1 FY27. Basic earnings per share (EPS) stood at INR 5.07, compared to INR 5.42 a year ago and INR 7.75 in the preceding quarter.

05

The bottom line during the quarter was affected by an exceptional charge of INR 96.76 crore, which comprised INR 89.08 crore towards the reversal of management fees earned on past investments made in Yes Bank AT-1 bonds by certain NIMF schemes (along with applicable interest) and INR 7.68 crore toward settlement amounts regarding SEBI show-cause proceedings.

06

Excluding the exceptional item, core operating profit and business performance remained robust, driven by continued growth in monthly average assets under management (MAAUM), steady systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows, and an expanding unique investor base reaching 24.3 million.

07

The Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of INR 9.50 per equity share of face value INR 10, setting October 28, 2026, as the record date and the payment date on or from November 5, 2026.

01 · Business model

What does Nippon Life India Asset Management do?

Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited (NAM India) acts as the asset manager for Nippon India Mutual Fund (NIMF), managing a comprehensive product suite across active and passive mutual funds, alternative investment funds (AIFs), portfolio management services (PMS), and offshore mandates.

The company's revenue model is driven primarily by investment management fees charged on assets under management (AUM) across equity, debt, liquid, and exchange-traded fund (ETF) asset classes, supplemented by advisory services and other portfolio management operations.

NAM India maintains an extensive domestic footprint spanning 271 touchpoints across India, alongside a diverse distribution network comprising over 126,600 empaneled mutual fund distributors, banking partners, national distributors, and direct digital channels.

With a strong international presence, the company facilitates cross-border capital flows through feeder structures, GIFT City funds, and strategic distribution alliances with global financial institutions in Japan, Europe, Thailand, and Taiwan.

02 · Historical context

What shaped the business before this quarter

Business evolution

During FY 2024-25, the company received a show-cause notice from SEBI alleging non-compliance with certain securities laws regarding past investments made by specific NIMF schemes in Yes Bank AT-1 bonds.

Recent trajectory

In January 2023, the Hon'ble Bombay High Court set aside the write-off of Additional Tier-1 bonds of Yes Bank undertaken in March 2020, with subsequent Supreme Court dismissal of appeals in October 2026 confirming that recoveries accrue directly to relevant unitholders without financial impact on the asset management company.

03 · Financial snapshot

Current quarter vs the two useful baselines

MetricQuarter ended Sep 30, 2026Year-agoPrevious quarter
Revenue from operations₹795.75 Cr₹658.12 Cr₹766.87 Cr
Total income₹818.89 Cr₹694.71 Cr₹937.08 Cr
Profit before tax₹449.80 Cr₹455.51 Cr₹664.49 Cr
Profit after tax₹324.37 Cr₹344.64 Cr₹503.70 Cr
EPS₹5.07₹5.42₹7.75

04 · Why it moved

Why the quarter looked the way it did

What drove revenue

Asset Under Management Growth

NIMF's quarterly average AUM (QAAUM) expanded 20% year-on-year to reach INR 7.87 trillion, positioning NAM India as one of the fastest-growing asset managers among top-10 players during the half-year.

Retail and Equity Expansion

Equity mutual fund QAAUM grew 20% year-on-year to INR 3.76 trillion, capturing a market share of 7.40%, while retail MAAUM increased by 18% year-on-year to INR 2.27 trillion.

Systematic Investment Inflows

Q2 FY27 systematic flows reached INR 111.5 billion, up 4% year-on-year, sustaining an annualized systematic book of approximately INR 445 billion.

What drove margins

Operating Expenses

Consolidated total expenses for the quarter were INR 272.33 crore, comprising employee benefits expense of INR 138.83 crore, fee and commission expenses of INR 22.02 crore, depreciation and amortization of INR 12.41 crore, finance costs of INR 1.64 crore, and other expenses of INR 97.43 crore.

Operating Profitability

Core operating profit for Q2 FY27 reached INR 5.23 billion (up 25% year-on-year), reflecting strong operational leverage despite competitive industry pressures on fee yields.

05 · Demand, customers & order book

Where demand is coming from

Investor Base and Folios

NIMF expanded its unique investor base to 24.3 million, retaining a 38.4% market share and representing over one in every three mutual fund investors in India, with total folios reaching 40.6 million.

Distributor Network

The company’s empaneled distributor network exceeded 126,400 partners, with single distributor concentration remaining low at under 5% of total assets.

06 · Segments, products & geography

Which parts of the business are doing the work

Segments and products

Asset Class Diversification

Equity asset classes accounted for 47.7% of NIMF AUM, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) constituted 31.6%, debt instruments represented 11.8%, liquid funds contributed 6.7%, and arbitrage funds formed 2.2%.

Alternative Investment Funds (AIF)

Nippon India Alternative Investments raised total commitments of INR 99.8 billion across public equity, real estate credit, structured credit, and venture capital strategies, reflecting a 14% year-on-year growth.

Geography and market mix

Beyond Top 30 Cities (B-30) Penetration

AUM from B-30 locations grew 23% year-on-year to INR 1.63 trillion, representing 20.7% of NIMF's total AUM, comfortably outpacing the industry average of 18.8%.

International Operations

GIFT City funds maintained assets of approximately USD 45 million across feeder and active strategies, while international advisory and managed assets in Singapore, Dubai, and Japan totaled INR 151 billion.

07 · Capacity, projects & execution

What is being built, commissioned or delivered

Capacity, production and utilisation

Physical and Digital Touchpoints

NAM India maintained a pan-India presence across 271 locations (including 207 branches and 64 REMG offices), servicing 100% of India's districts and 97% of pincodes.

Projects, capex and execution

IPO Proceeds Utilization

Out of net IPO proceeds of INR 588.85 crore, an amount of INR 401.36 crore was utilized up to September 30, 2026, leaving INR 187.49 crore unutilized, primarily held for strategic initiatives, branch expansion, and investments in new mutual fund and AIF schemes.

08 · Strategy & new businesses

How the company is trying to change its growth mix

Digital Adoption

Digital business transactions reached 9.0 million in H1 FY27 (up 15% year-on-year), accounting for 78% of overall purchase and new SIP registrations, supported by AI-driven multi-lingual campaigns and personalized investor dashboards.

09 · Reported developments

What changed operationally

Highest Ever Operating Profit

NIMF reported its highest ever quarterly operating profit of INR 5.23 billion for Q2 FY27, representing a 25% year-on-year increase.

Interim Dividend Approval

The Board approved an interim dividend of INR 9.50 per equity share for FY27, continuing a strong track record of shareholder capital return.

10 · Pressure points & risks

What is not going smoothly

Regulatory Settlement Outflow

The company remitted INR 96.76 crore in total during the quarter towards SEBI settlement terms and management fee reversals related to past Yes Bank AT-1 bond investments.

11 · Items worth noticing

The line items that can distort a quick read

Regulatory Settlement Exceptional Charge

Recognition of an exceptional item of INR 96.76 crore in Q2 FY27, comprising INR 89.08 crore for the reversal of management fees earned on Yes Bank AT-1 bond scheme investments (plus interest) and INR 7.68 crore toward regulatory settlement amounts.

12 · Cash flow & balance sheet

Profit is one thing. Cash and funding tell another part of the story.

Operating cash flow₹637.59 CrHalf Year ended September 30, 2026
Capital expenditure₹-18.38 CrHalf Year ended September 30, 2026
Free cash flow₹619.21 CrHalf Year ended September 30, 2026
Standalone Cash Flows

For the half year ended September 30, 2026, standalone net cash inflow from operating activities was INR 637.51 crore, while net cash inflow from investing activities stood at INR 112.80 crore, and net cash outflow from financing activities was INR 750.66 crore (primarily driven by dividend payouts).

Capital allocation & funding

Financial Liabilities

The company maintained a strong balance sheet with minimal debt, recording standalone lease liabilities of INR 68.63 crore and consolidated lease liabilities of INR 77.00 crore as of September 30, 2026.

13 · Beyond the numbers

What changed beyond the numbers

Reported update

Workplace Recognition

NAM India received Gold accreditation on India's Iconic Workplaces 2026 by Mint and Deloitte and was recognized as an Aon/Kincentric Best Employer.

14 · Previous-quarter changes

What changed since the previous quarter

Sequential Financial Comparison

Revenue from operations increased by 3.8% sequentially from INR 766.87 crore in Q1 FY27 to INR 795.75 crore in Q2 FY27, while PAT moderated from INR 503.70 crore due to the absence of large other income items present in the previous quarter and the impact of the exceptional settlement charge.

15 · Key Q&A

The quarter, answered directly

What does Nippon Life India Asset Management do?

Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited (NAM India) acts as the asset manager for Nippon India Mutual Fund (NIMF), managing a comprehensive product suite across active and passive mutual funds, alternative investment funds (AIFs), portfolio management services (PMS), and offshore mandates.

What is the clearest takeaway from Quarter ended Sep 30, 2026?

For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, Nippon Life India Asset Management reported consolidated revenue from operations of INR 795.75 crore, marking a 20.9% increase compared to INR 658.12 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year and a 3.8% rise from INR 766.87 crore in the previous quarter.

What drove revenue or demand?

NIMF's quarterly average AUM (QAAUM) expanded 20% year-on-year to reach INR 7.87 trillion, positioning NAM India as one of the fastest-growing asset managers among top-10 players during the half-year.

What mattered most for margins or profitability?

Consolidated total expenses for the quarter were INR 272.33 crore, comprising employee benefits expense of INR 138.83 crore, fee and commission expenses of INR 22.02 crore, depreciation and amortization of INR 12.41 crore, finance costs of INR 1.64 crore, and other expenses of INR 97.43 crore.

What changed operationally beyond the headline numbers?

NAM India maintained a pan-India presence across 271 locations (including 207 branches and 64 REMG offices), servicing 100% of India's districts and 97% of pincodes.

What are the main pressure points disclosed for the quarter?

The company remitted INR 96.76 crore in total during the quarter towards SEBI settlement terms and management fee reversals related to past Yes Bank AT-1 bond investments.

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17 · Next filing checkpoints

What the next disclosure can confirm or change

  1. 01

    Final execution and receipt of the formal Settlement Order from SEBI regarding the Yes Bank AT-1 bond proceedings.

  2. 02

    Progress on unutilized IPO proceeds allocated toward strategic initiatives and new fund sponsorship.

  3. 03

    Trajectory of equity inflows, SIP book expansion, and B-30 market penetration.

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