Company Overview: Life Insurance
Company Overview: Life Insurance
Company Overview: Life Insurance
It was founded in 1977 as the first specialized mortgage company in India. HDFC was promoted
by the Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India. Hasmukhbhai Parekh payed a new
role in the foundation of this company. In 2000, HDFC Asset Management company launched its
mutual fund schemes. In the same year IRDA granted registration to HDFC Standard Life
Insurance, as the first private sector life insurance company in India.
The company has been providing life insurance since the year 2000, through its subsidiary HDFC
Standard Life Insurance company Limited. It offers 33 individual products and 8 group products.
It uses the HDFC group network to cross sell by offering customized products. It operates out of
451 offices across India serving over 965 locations. It had a market share of 4.6% of life insurance
business in India as of 30 September 2013. HDFC Life has over 15,000 employees.
General insurance
The company offers general insurance products such as: Motor, health, travel, home and personal
accident in the retail segment which accounts for 47% of its total business and Property, marine,
aviation and liability insurance in the corporate segment.
Mutual funds
HDFC provides mutual fund services through its subsidiary HDFC Asset Management Company
Limited. The average Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Mutual Fund for the quarter
Jul-13 to Sep-13 was INR 1.03 trillion.
Mortgage
The company provides housing finance to individuals and corporates for purchase/construction of
residential houses. It is one of the largest providers of housing loans in India. In its Annual Report
for financial year 2012-13, the company has disclosed that it had disbursed approx. INR 456,000
crores in 35 years of its existence for a total of 4.4 million housing units. The average loan profile
amounts to INR 2.18 million (US$35,160) which lasts for about 13 years and covers approx. 65%
of actual property value.
Deposits
For over three and a half decades, HDFC has delivered consistent performance with its Fixed
Deposits. HDFC has earned the trust of more than 6 lac depositors.
HDFC has received AAA ratings for its deposits program from two leading credit rating agencies
(CRISIL and ICRA) for 24 consecutive years, thus building utmost trust and confidence amongst
investors and key partners.
Enhanced customer satisfaction has always been at the core of all HDFC product offerings. HDFC
Depositors are serviced through its 420 inter-connected offices spread across India with instant
services provided at 77 deposit centers. HDFC has set high benchmarks of service delivery on a
continuous basis by providing electronic payment facility for interest payment, instant loan against
deposit and many more.
If you are a resident of India, you can choose from a wide range of deposit products with maturities
ranging from 12 to 84 months at competitive rates of interest and with different features to suit the
investment needs of individuals. Senior citizens who are 60 years of age or older are offered an
additional 0.25% p.a. on all deposit products.
Operations
HDFC's distribution network spans 474 outlets (including 148 offices of HDFC's distribution
company HDFC Sales Private Limited) which cater to approx. 2,400 towns and cities spread across
India. To cater to Non-Resident Indians, HDFC has office in London, Singapore and Dubai and
service associates in Middle East Countries. In addition, HDFC covers over 90 locations through
its outreach programs. HDFC's marketing efforts continue to be concentrated on developing a
stronger distribution network. Home loans are also sourced through HDFC Sales, HDFC Bank
Limited and other third-party Direct Selling Agents (DSA).
Our Objectives
Primary Objective
To enhance the residential housing stock in the country through the provision of Housing Finance
in a systematic and professional manner, and to promote home ownership.
Aim
Increase the flow of resources to the housing sector by integrating the housing finance sector with
the overall domestic financial markets.
Growth Strategies
Increase the Return on Equity each year in order to maximize shareholder value.
Consistently grow the loan book.
Maintain low Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)
Maintain a low cost to income ratio by improving operational efficiency.
Licensing requirement: The licensing requirements of RBI for NBFCs are not that
stringent as compared to the banks. There are already 11469 registered NBFCs as of
September 2017.
Many alternatives: The consumers have got many alternatives for availing credit.
Large number of NBFCs: The consumers have a large spectrum to choose from.
Threat of substitutes: Moderate
Banks: NBFCs were actually created by the government of India as it felt the need to
provide banking facilities to the poor and underprivileged who could not get access to
banks. Thus, banks are a perfect substitute for NBFCs.
Unorganized money lenders: The unorganized money lenders have a strong presence in
the rural markets. They pose a big threat to the NBFCs in the rural areas.
1) Many alternatives: The suppliers in this case are the depositors or the NBFC’s funds. The
suppliers have many alternatives at their disposal to invest their money depending on
their risk appetite. E.g.: High risk: stocks, low risk: banks
Undifferentiated services: The service offerings by NBFCs are almost the same. Thus,
there is a low level of service differentiation.
Marketing strategies: Due to the increased rivalry among the NBFCs, there has been use
of aggressive selling & intensive marketing strategies by the companies to gain the
market share.
SWOT Analysis
Economic slowdown
Highly competitive environment
Stringent Government Norms
Nature of Job
Practical experience is very important to know any job in detail. Internship provide these
opportunities to implement theoretical knowledge on ground. It also allows to observe and
understand the job responsibility as well as identify the strong and weak points of the organization.
I did my internship at HDFC Ltd. Second Floor, Hindustan Times House, 25, Ashok Marg,
Lucknow in the month of May and June. I was under supervision of Mr. Vinay Gupta, Assistant
General Manager- Resources who had closely overseen my learning regularly.
As an intern I engaged myself in different types of works following my job rotation schedule
provided by my supervisor in the bank which includes all the departments.
Providing different client services about deposit facilities. Creating a positive environment and
fulfilling the requirements of the client with proper communication.
2. Deposit Opening:
Helping the client in filling the form, attachment of necessary documents. Motivate/Guide
them regarding the selection of right scheme based on requirement and briefing them.
HDFC Ltd. uses software named “Citrix” which is an internal software by which they access
all the information and details (i.e. Customer Details, Customers DAF, etc.). There were some
restrictions for me in using the software.
4. Providing Form 15G/H to the customers:
Provision/Providing of 15G/H forms to the customers in managing their tax deduction on their
request. The customers who do not want their tax to be deducted were provided with 15 G/H
forms on their request. Verification of signature along with scanning is also done.
Interest certificate informs the customer about the amount of interest they have earned on their
deposit in a financial year. Also, customer on their request were provided with proposed
interest which showed the interest income for the current year i.e. the interest they will be
earning in the current year. Form 16A is given to the customer who have not filled the Form
15 G/H to let them know in which quarter tax is deducted on their interest income. If no TDS
certificate in generated from the system, then no tax is deducted.
individuals:
This is the major part of the job under which deposit form are submitted and verified with the
documents attached to it. PAN number is mandatory and if the depositor is willing to have a
nominee then the date of birth of the nominee along with his/her relation with the depositor
should be stated. In case of new deposits generation of unique customer number is done by
giving KYC Forms.
The matured deposits were renewed either by filling up a renew form or by getting a filled
form printed from the HDFC office in which all the customers’ details were already printed.
On renewal the old deposit certificate is surrendered to the company and a new one with new
deposit number is printed and issued.
8. Issuing Deposit Certificate:
Once the new and renewed certificate are issued their deposit number along with its stationary
number is written on the depositor form and then kept with the other deposit certificates.
Deposits are sent to the customer address who have opted for delivery but for those who have
opted for by hand option the certificate is provided when they come to the office.
Customers who are looking for payment after maturity are paid after checking the bank details
provided at the beginning along with the signature of the depositor/depositors (in case there is
more than one depositor). For matured as well as for pre-mature payments the customer must
bring the deposit certificate with the depositor/depositors’ signature but, in case of premature
payments the reason for payment must also be stated at the back of the certificate along with
signature.
In case of death of the depositor the nominee must give all the documents required for KYC
along with a form of change of bank details. After the above documents are provided and bank
details verified, the payment of the matured amount is processed.
There are some areas which were visited under the supervision of my industry mentor in order
to gain better experience with customer dealing
1) Direct Sales Agents: Direct Sales Agents grows new business prospects through cold
calls. They have geographic territories. They know about methods, so they collaborate
with existing clients to build offers of the company’s products and administrations. These
are the operators enlisted by the company to get the new business and get commission in
return.
2) Individuals: The customer themselves bring the form in order to open their deposit
with HDFC. They come with the form filled along with all the documents which have to
be attached with the deposit form.
3) Direct Sales Team: The activity duty of direct sales team resembles coordinate sales
agents. They additionally have the duty to bring new customers and applications and
make new business for the organization. Be that as it may, not at all like Direct Sales
Agents, they are not required to visit the customers.
HDFC Ltd. Offers total of 6+types of deposits with in-terest rates as follows-
Regular Deposits (Fixed and Variable Rates) exceeding Rs. 2 crore upto Rs. 10 crore
“Period “Monthly “Quarterly “Half-Yearly “Annual “Cumulative
(Months)” Income Plan” Option” Option” Income Plan” Option”
12-23 7.65% 7.70% 7.78% - 7.93%
24-84 7.65% 7.70% 7.78% 7.93% 7.93%
Regular Deposits (Fixed and Variable Rates) exceeding Rs. 10 crore and below Rs. 25 crore
“Period “Monthly “Quarterly “Half-Yearly “Annual “Cumulative
(Months)” Income Plan” Option” Option” Income Plan” Option”
12-23 7.70% 7.75% 7.83% - 7.98%
24-84 7.70% 7.75% 7.83% 7.98% 7.98%
Eligibility:
Resident Individual
Minor through guardian
Hindu Undivided Family (who is not a tax-resident of any country other than India).
Regular Deposits (Fixed and Variable Rates) exceeding Rs. 2 crore upto Rs. 10 crore
“Period “Monthly “Quarterly “Half-Yearly “Annual “Cumulative
(Months)” Income Plan” Option” Option” Income Plan” Option”
12-23 7.65% 7.70% 7.78% - 7.93%
24-84 7.65% 7.70% 7.78% 7.93% 7.93%
Regular Deposits (Fixed and Variable Rates) exceeding Rs. 10 crore and below Rs. 25 crore
“Period “Monthly “Quarterly “Half-Yearly “Annual “Cumulative
(Months)” Income Plan” Option” Option” Income Plan” Option”
12-23 7.70% 7.75% 7.83% - 7.98%
24-84 7.70% 7.75% 7.83% 7.98% 7.98%
Eligibility:
Charitable Trusts
Religious Trusts
Educational Institutions
Association of Persons
Co-operative Societies
Partnership Firms
Categories Documents
Regular Deposits (Fixed and Variable Rates) exceeding Rs. 2 crore upto Rs. 10 crore
Period Monthly Quarterly Half-Yearly Annual Income Cumulative
(Months) Income Plan Option Option Plan Option
12-23 7.65% 7.70% 7.78% - 7.93%
24-84 7.65% 7.70% 7.78% 7.93% 7.93%
Regular Deposits (Fixed and Variable Rates) exceeding Rs. 10 crore and below Rs. 25 crore
Period Monthly Quarterly Half-Yearly Annual Income Cumulative
(Months) Income Plan Option Option Plan Option
12-23 7.70% 7.75% 7.83% - 7.98%
24-84 7.70% 7.75% 7.83% 7.98% 7.98%
Eligibility:
Non-Resident Individuals and person of Indian origin resident outside India holding
PIO Card.
Deposits would be accepted for a maximum period of 3 years.
Documents Required:
Latest photograph
4. Corporate Deposits
Eligibility:
Body Corporates
Private Limited Companies
Corporations
Statutory Board
Local Authorities
Banks & Financial Institutions and other such institutions as may be decided by the
management from time to time
Companies can deposit a minimum of Rs 1,00,000/- with no maximum limit on the
number or amount of deposit(s)
Documents Required:
Deposit application form, along with KYC form and documents (PAN and address
proof (Telephone Bill or Bank Account Statement))
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Resolution
Director’s KYC form with documents.
5. Smart Deposits
Eligibility:
Foundations/Institutions registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013
Companies can deposit a minimum of Rs 5 Lacs & a maximum of Rs 20 Crores
Documents Required:
Deposit application form, along with KYC form and documents (PAN and address
proof (Telephone Bill or Bank Account Statement))
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Resolution
Director’s KYC form with documents.
6. Recurring Deposits
Eligibility:
Minimum Monthly Savings Amount Rs. 2000
Resident Individual
Hindu Undivided Family (who is not a tax-resident of any country other than India).
Documents Required:
Deposit application form, along with KYC documents.
Account Payee cheque for the initial monthly savings amount drawn in favor of
HDFC Ltd.
ACH (debit clearing) Mandate for the subsequent deposit installments.