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contextRef="MainI">2026-09-10</in-capmkt:DateOfOccurrenceOfEventOrInformation><in-capmkt:TimeOfOccurrenceOfEventOrInformation contextRef="MainI">17:33:00</in-capmkt:TimeOfOccurrenceOfEventOrInformation><in-capmkt:DateOfReport contextRef="MainI">2026-09-10</in-capmkt:DateOfReport><in-capmkt:TypeOfActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">Imposition of fine or penalty</in-capmkt:TypeOfActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed><in-capmkt:ActionsTakenOrOrdersPassedBy contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">Regulatory Authority</in-capmkt:ActionsTakenOrOrdersPassedBy><in-capmkt:NameOfAuthorityFromWhomActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)</in-capmkt:NameOfAuthorityFromWhomActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed><in-capmkt:NumberOfPersonsAgainstWhomActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1" unitRef="pure" decimals="0">1</in-capmkt:NumberOfPersonsAgainstWhomActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed><in-capmkt:ActionsTakenOrOrdersPassedAgainst contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1_PersonsAgainstWhomActionsTaken1">Listed Entity (Self)</in-capmkt:ActionsTakenOrOrdersPassedAgainst><in-capmkt:NameOfPersonAgainstWhomActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1_PersonsAgainstWhomActionsTaken1">Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited</in-capmkt:NameOfPersonAgainstWhomActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed><in-capmkt:TypeOfCommunicationReceivedForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">The Company has received an Order from IRDAI levying a penalty.
As part of this Order, IRDAI has also issued additional directions to the Company and has advised submission of an Action Taken Report on these directions, within the specified timelines.</in-capmkt:TypeOfCommunicationReceivedForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed><in-capmkt:NatureAndDetailsOfTheActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">The Company had received a show cause notice (SCN) dated 12th March 2026 from IRDAI, based on a social media post, relating to misselling of a policy.
The Company duly responded to the SCN and was also provided an opportunity for personal hearing and additional submissions, subsequently.
After considering the submissions and the personal hearing, IRDAI issued an Order dated 10th September 2026, wherein a penalty of ` 1,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore) has been levied, with respect to certain aspects pertaining to policyholder interest, under the Protection of Policyholder Regulations, 2024 read with Corporate Governance Regulations, 2024.
As part of this Order, the IRDAI has also issued additional directions to the Company and has advised submission of an Action Taken Report on these directions within the specified timelines.</in-capmkt:NatureAndDetailsOfTheActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed><in-capmkt:DateOfReceiptOfCommunicationReceivedForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">2026-09-10</in-capmkt:DateOfReceiptOfCommunicationReceivedForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed><in-capmkt:BriefDetailsOfTheMaterialContentsOfTheCommunicationReceivedForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">The Company had received a show cause notice (SCN) dated 12th March 2026 from IRDAI, based on a social media post, relating to misselling of a policy.
The Company duly responded to the SCN and was also provided an opportunity for personal hearing and additional submissions, subsequently.
After considering the submissions and the personal hearing, IRDAI issued an Order dated 10th September 2026, wherein a penalty of ` 1,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore) has been levied, with respect to certain aspects pertaining to policyholder interest, under the Protection of Policyholder Regulations, 2024 read with Corporate Governance Regulations, 2024.
As part of this Order, the IRDAI has also issued additional directions to the Company and has advised submission of an Action Taken Report on these directions within the specified timelines.</in-capmkt:BriefDetailsOfTheMaterialContentsOfTheCommunicationReceivedForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed><in-capmkt:PeriodForWhichCommunicationWouldBeApplicableForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">Not applicable</in-capmkt:PeriodForWhichCommunicationWouldBeApplicableForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed><in-capmkt:ExpectedImpactOfActionsTakenOnFinancialAndOperationalOrOtherActivitiesOfTheListedEntity contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">The financial impact is restricted to the extent of ₹ 1,00,00,000 (Rupees One Crore only).
No impact is expected on the operation or other activities of the Company.</in-capmkt:ExpectedImpactOfActionsTakenOnFinancialAndOperationalOrOtherActivitiesOfTheListedEntity><in-capmkt:DetailsOfAnyAberrationsOrNonCompliancesOrViolationsOrContraventionsIdentifiedByTheAuthorityInTheCommunicationForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">IRDAI has levied penalty with respect to certain aspects pertaining to policyholder interest, under the Protection of Policyholder Regulations, 2024 read with Corporate Governance Regulations, 2024.</in-capmkt:DetailsOfAnyAberrationsOrNonCompliancesOrViolationsOrContraventionsIdentifiedByTheAuthorityInTheCommunicationForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed><in-capmkt:AmountOfFineOrPenalty contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1" unitRef="INR" decimals="0">10000000</in-capmkt:AmountOfFineOrPenalty><in-capmkt:DetailsOfAnyPenaltyOrRestrictionOrSanctionImposedPursuantToTheCommunicationForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">IRDAI has issued a penalty of Rs. 1,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore), pursuant to the communication.</in-capmkt:DetailsOfAnyPenaltyOrRestrictionOrSanctionImposedPursuantToTheCommunicationForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed><in-capmkt:DetailsOfRegulatoryActionsOrSanctions contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">Not applicable</in-capmkt:DetailsOfRegulatoryActionsOrSanctions><in-capmkt:ActionsTakenByListedCompanyWithRespectToTheCommunicationForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">The Company will take necessary steps to adhere to all directions as mentioned in the Order.</in-capmkt:ActionsTakenByListedCompanyWithRespectToTheCommunicationForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed><in-capmkt:AnyOtherRelevantInformationForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed contextRef="I_ActionsTaken1">The Company remains committed to policyholder interest and adherence to regulatory guidelines/ regulations, and will continue to take steps to further enhance governance and controls around the same.</in-capmkt:AnyOtherRelevantInformationForActionsTakenOrOrdersPassed><in-capmkt:NameOfTheSignatory contextRef="I_Signatories1">Vatsala Sameer</in-capmkt:NameOfTheSignatory><in-capmkt:DesignationOfTheSignatory contextRef="I_Signatories1">Company Secretary and Compliance Officer</in-capmkt:DesignationOfTheSignatory><in-capmkt:DateOfOfTheSignatory contextRef="I_Signatories1">2026-09-10</in-capmkt:DateOfOfTheSignatory><in-capmkt:PlaceOfOfTheSignatory contextRef="I_Signatories1">Gurugram</in-capmkt:PlaceOfOfTheSignatory></xbrli:xbrl>
