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Star Health Reports 70% Rise in Q2 Normalised PAT, Underwriting Profit Improves

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Star Health Reports 70% Rise in Q2 Normalised PAT, Underwriting Profit Improves

Analysed 30 Oct 2026·8 sources analysed·Chennai, India·Business
Star Health Reports 70% Rise in Q2 Normalised PAT, Underwriting Profit ImprovesPreviousNext

Star Health reported strong financial results for Q2 FY27, with Normalised Profit After Tax rising 70% year-on-year to Rs 390 crore and underwriting profit turning positive for the fifth consecutive quarter. Gross Written Premium grew 19% YoY, driven by a 35% increase in retail health fresh business. The combined insurance service ratio improved to 98, reflecting better claims management. Analysts from Emkay Global Financial and Motilal Oswal retained buy ratings, citing structural improvements and robust growth prospects despite moderated revenue forecasts.

Sentiment
76%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 8 sources

We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (76/100). Lens Score 42/100.

Outlets measured: businessstandard, thetribune, thetribune, thehindu, moneycontrol, moneycontrol, moneycontrol, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 8 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 30 Oct 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Positive (76/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

mint broke this story on 28 Oct, 12:10 pm. Other outlets followed.

28 Oct, 12:10 pm8 sources · 43 h30 Oct, 07:18 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byMrunal Wange· Business & Economy Editor· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    mint28 Oct, 12:10 pm
    Star Health wants mandated products kept out of Irdai's expense cap Company Business News
  2. 2
    moneycontrol29 Oct, 06:03 am
    Star Health: Shares up 2 after strong Q2 performance; Nomura maintains Buy- Moneycontrol.com
  3. 3
    moneycontrol29 Oct, 07:41 am
    Buy Star Health; target of Rs 700: Emkay Global Financial- Moneycontrol.com
  4. 4
    moneycontrol29 Oct, 09:05 am
    Buy Star Health; target of Rs 690: Motilal Oswal- Moneycontrol.com
  5. 5
    thehindu30 Oct, 03:40 am
    Star Health reports Normalised PAT of 390 Crores in Q2 FY27, up 70 YoY, fifth successive quarter of underwriting profit improvement
  6. 6
    thetribune30 Oct, 04:49 am
    Star Health reports Normalised PAT of 390 Crores in Q2 FY27, up 70 YoY, fifth successive quarter of underwriting profit improvement
  7. 7
    thetribune30 Oct, 06:58 am
    Star Health reports Normalised PAT of 390 Crores in Q2 FY27, up 70 YoY, fifth successive quarter of underwriting profit improvement
  8. 8
    businessstandard30 Oct, 07:18 am
    Star Health reports Normalised PAT of 390 Crores in Q2 FY27, up 70 YoY, fifth successive quarter of underwriting profit improvement

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
Corporate
Nomura HoldingsStar Health and Allied InsuranceICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company LimitedStar Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited

Story context

Category
Business
Location
Chennai, India
Sources analysed
8
Last analysed
30 Oct 2026
Key entities
Indian rupeeUnderwritingNet incomeHealth insuranceRetailCroreStar Health and Allied InsuranceCombined InsuranceNet promoter scoreProprietary softwarePR NewswireLakh