Mumbai, Aug. 8 -- Consolidated net profit surged 80.67% year-on-year to Rs 2,530.59 crore, aided by higher investment income and a sharp reduction in underwriting losses. Profit before tax jumped 78.75% to Rs 2,663.67 crore, while net investment income grew 20.10% to Rs 3,349.37 crore.

The quarter also reflected a change in accounting practice, with GIC now creating a Catastrophe Reserve on a quarterly basis instead of annually. For the June quarter, the reserve stood at Rs 143.47 crore.

Underwriting losses narrowed significantly to Rs 526.89 crore from Rs 1,242.10 crore a year ago, helped by lower commission and management expenses. Net commission expenses fell 14.63% to Rs 1,879.52 crore, while management expenses dropped 21.90% to Rs...