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LIC's Q1 net profit rises 23% to ₹13,492 crore on higher premium income

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Thursday posted a 23 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 13,492 crore in the first quarter of the ongoing financial year. The country's biggest insurer had earned a profit of Rs 10,987 crore in the corresponding quarter a year earlier. The total income of the insurer during the reporting quarter improved to Rs 2,37,848 crore from Rs 2,22,864 crore in the same period of the preceding fiscal year, LIC said in a regulatory filing. LIC's income from first-year premium also improved to Rs 9,217 crore in the latest June quarter against Rs 7,525 crore in the same period of the preceding fiscal year. Income from renewal premiums in the reporting period increased to Rs 61,833 crore compared to Rs 59,885 crore a year ago. As regards single premium, the Corporation collected Rs 56,369 crore as compared to Rs 51,923 crore in the first quarter of the previous financial year. Thus, net premium income rose to Rs 1,27,250 crore in the quarter under

LIC's Q1 net profit rises 23% to ₹13,492 crore on higher premium income
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

Institutional investors subscribe 66% of LIC shares till afternoon trade

Institutional investors subscribed 66.10 per cent of the shares reserved for them in the LIC Offer-for-Sale (OFS) till noon on Tuesday. The government is offering over 28.46 crore shares in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) to institutional buyers at a floor price of Rs 382 a piece. Institutional investors put in bids for over 18.81 crore shares, or 66.10 per cent of the shares reserved for them at an indicative price of Rs 382.07/share. Bidding will continue till 3:30 PM. Retail investors would be able to put bids on Wednesday. The government is selling up to 6.5 per cent stake or over 82.22 crore in country's largest insurer LIC at a floor price of Rs 382/share. Shares of LIC slid 7.03 per cent over Monday's close to Rs 394.50 on the BSE in afternoon trade. Its market capitalisation stands at over Rs 4.98 lakh crore. The issue comprises a base offer size of over 31.62 crore or 2.5 per cent of total capital, with a green shoe option of 50.60 crore shares or 4 per cent of the tota

Institutional investors subscribe 66% of LIC shares till afternoon trade
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 1:40 PM IST

LIC tanks 8% as OFS opens for subscription; govt to sell up to 6.5% equity

The government is looking to sell a 6.5% stake in LIC through a two-day offer for sale, which begins on Tuesday at a floor price of ₹382 per share.

LIC tanks 8% as OFS opens for subscription; govt to sell up to 6.5% equity
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

Govt ramps up share sale plans to cushion budget from oil price impact

Life Insurance Corp. of India, Hindustan Zinc Ltd., and several state-controlled banks are among eight companies identified by officials for stake sales in the coming months

Govt ramps up share sale plans to cushion budget from oil price impact
Updated On : 02 Jul 2026 | 12:08 PM IST

LIC share price rallies 5% in weak market, hits 4-month high; here's why

NSE IPO impact: Shares of LIC were quoting higher for the sixth straight trading day, rallying 15 per cent during the period.

LIC share price rallies 5% in weak market, hits 4-month high; here's why
Updated On : 19 Jun 2026 | 11:04 AM IST

Rajesh Exports: Analysts flag confidence crisis for LIC, FPIs, retail investors

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) collectively hold a 25 per cent stake in Rajesh Exports, data shows.

Rajesh Exports: Analysts flag confidence crisis for LIC, FPIs, retail investors
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 2:37 PM IST

Rajesh Exports shockwave hits LIC stock post Sebi crackdown; analyst weighs

LIC stake in Rajesh Exports: LIC shares traded under pressure today following developments related to Rajesh Exports, in which the insurer holds a 10.8 per cent stake.

Rajesh Exports shockwave hits LIC stock post Sebi crackdown; analyst weighs
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

LIC to remain range-bound as Rajesh Exports' developments unfold: Analysts

LIC holds 10.8% stake in Rajesh Exports; Market expert Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking expects LIC to consolidate in the near-term, with charts indicating support at ₹385 levels.

LIC to remain range-bound as Rajesh Exports' developments unfold: Analysts
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 2:06 PM IST

LIC launches New Jeevan Sathi plan: Features & benefits explained

Couples can get life cover, savings benefits and premium waiver under one LIC policy

LIC launches New Jeevan Sathi plan: Features & benefits explained
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

Govt likely to begin formal marketing for $1 bn LIC stake sale next month

The government plans to sell a stake of about 2 per cent in the state-run insurer in late June or early July to institutional investors

Govt likely to begin formal marketing for $1 bn LIC stake sale next month
Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

LIC share price jumps 5% as brokerages raise target prices after strong Q4

LIC share price rose nearly 5% after Q4FY26 results beat estimates. Strong VNB margins and product mix prompted brokerages to raise targets

LIC share price jumps 5% as brokerages raise target prices after strong Q4
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

LIC Q4 profit up 23% at ₹23,420 cr; board recommends ₹10 per share dividend

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Thursday posted a 23 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 23,420 crore in the March quarter. The country's biggest insurer had earned a profit of Rs 19,013 crore in the corresponding quarter a year earlier. The total income of the insurer during the reporting quarter rose to Rs 2,53,592 crore from Rs 2,22,805 crore in the same period of the preceding fiscal year, LIC said in a regulatory filing. LIC's income from first-year premium also improved to Rs 12,970 crore in the latest January-March quarter against Rs 11,069 crore in the same period of the preceding fiscal year. Income from renewal premiums in the reporting period increased to Rs 81,933 crore compared to Rs 79,138 crore a year ago. During the entire financial year ended March 2026, the insurer earned a profit of Rs 57,419 crore as compared to Rs 48,151 crore in the previous fiscal year, registering a growth of 19 per cent. Total income during the financial year rose to Rs 9,7

LIC Q4 profit up 23% at ₹23,420 cr; board recommends ₹10 per share dividend
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 6:30 PM IST

Mutual funds' stock market lead over LIC widens for fifth year in a row

Smallest LIC bet is in a company with less than ₹2 crore in market cap

Mutual funds' stock market lead over LIC widens for fifth year in a row
Updated On : 17 May 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

IDBI Bank disinvestment process to continue: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman says IBA committee will look into issues of distribution tieups of banks for third-party products

IDBI Bank disinvestment process to continue: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

LIC should have innovative campaigns, products for young people: DFS secy

DFS Secretary M Nagaraju urged LIC to strengthen digital capabilities and design products for younger customers to drive insurance adoption and engagement

LIC should have innovative campaigns, products for young people: DFS secy
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 9:24 PM IST

LIC share price rises 5% on announcement of first-ever 1:1 bonus issue

LIC has approved the issuance of first-ever bonus equity shares in the proportion of 1:1. LIC is yet to announce the bonus record date.

LIC share price rises 5% on announcement of first-ever 1:1 bonus issue
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Improving near-term prospects suggest more gains ahead for LIC stock

Q3 FY26 net premium income was Rs 1.3 trillion, up 18 per cent year on year

Improving near-term prospects suggest more gains ahead for LIC stock
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

LIC Q3FY26 result: Profit rises 17.5% to ₹12,930 cr, premium income up 17%

LIC's total assets under management (AUM) as of December 31, 2025, increased 8 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹59.17 trillion

LIC Q3FY26 result: Profit rises 17.5% to ₹12,930 cr, premium income up 17%
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 6:28 PM IST

Commission expense ratio of life insurers rises to 6.86% in FY25

Life insurers saw commission costs rise in FY25, driven by higher payouts by private players, even as LIC cut agent commissions and insurance penetration slipped

Commission expense ratio of life insurers rises to 6.86% in FY25
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 5:16 PM IST

LIC demerger, PSU insurer divestment drive 'Insurance for All by 2047'

An IIM Kozhikode panel has proposed splitting LIC and divesting weak PSU insurers to boost competition, capital and insurance penetration under the 'Insurance for All by 2047' vision

LIC demerger, PSU insurer divestment drive 'Insurance for All by 2047'
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 7:03 PM IST