Lic

Across categories, individual single-premium rose 6.44 percent year on year to Rs 3,962 crore, while individual non-single premium increased 4.34 percent to Rs 8,871 crore.

LIC’s GST impact under 1%, ITC burden not passed onto agents: CEO Doraiswamy

The insurer expects that exemptions on life insurance products will boost business volumes, support top-line growth, and provide opportunities to optimise expenses

LIC lifts stakes in SBI, Coal India, Sun Pharma, HCL; cuts exposure in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank

Among newly added stocks, BSE Ltd topped the list, with LIC purchasing 2.28 crore shares valued at Rs 4,637 crore.

IDBI Bank divestment: Centre may soon invite financial bids as IMG set to meet on Oct 31 to finalise process

The approval of the SPA and the subsequent invitation of financial bids will mark the final phase of the long-awaited IDBI Bank privatisation process that has been underway since 2021.

Life insurers’ new business premiums rise 14.8% in September, led by private players

On a year-to-date basis, LIC’s collections rose 4.7 percent to Rs 1,21,008 crore, from Rs 1,15,550 crore in the first half of FY25.

Insurance agents & associations likely to take up GST issue with IRDAI, Finance Ministry

While strict cost caps has forced private insurers to pass GST burden to agents, PSUs like LIC, New India Assurance, Oriental and United India have decided to absorb loss

Tata Capital IPO anchor book likely to see strong demand; LIC, large MFs show interest

Based on early indications, the anchor portion is likely to see interest of over Rs 21,000 crore at the upper end of the price band. The anchor book opens October 3 and IPO from October 6

JPMorgan raises HDFC Life and GIC to Overweight with higher targets, LIC and SBI Life top picks

With in the non-life insurance space, the note finds more upside potential in the reinsurance sector while India's life insurance plays are poised for a most growth upside among Asia, riding on the demographic dividend.

Primary market gets another boost from SEBI

SEBI's ground-breaking framework will dramatically improve India's IPO landscape, slashing dilution requirements and extending timelines to attract mega companies to list domestically.

No deal signed for health insurance yet, says LIC CEO R Doraiswamy

There is a delay in the deal, as we would like to observe the evolving health insurance market closely before making any definitive move, says Doraiswamy

HDB Financial delivers biggest listing gains among over Rs 10,000-crore IPOs post-Covid

3 out of 4 IPOs, which raised over Rs 10,000 crore after the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, saw a discount listing.

LIC’s stake in NSE emerges as fifth most valuable holding for insurance behemoth

LIC’s top four holdings by value are Reliance Industries, ITC, HDFC Bank, and State Bank of India

Rare bet in the works; LIC eyeing participation in anchor book of HDB Financial Services IPO

The anchor portion of the HDB Financial Services IPO has been reserved for June 24

Private life insurers ride on premium products to increase market share even as policy volumes fall

The group insurance segment has emerged as the key growth engine in May, contributing over Rs 19,850 crore which is higher by more than 13 percent from last year.

LIC says Ramakrishnan Chander takes charge as chief investment officer

Chander will succeed Ratnakar Patnaik, who has taken over as the managing director of LIC earlier this month.

Gainers & Losers: 10 stocks that moved the most on May 28

About 1,962 shares advanced, 1,831 shares declined, and 151 shares remained unchanged.

LIC shares jump 9% on mixed Q4: Should you buy, sell, or hold?

LIC’s March quarter (Q4FY25) results revealed a 38 percent rise in profit, but a dip in premium income left analysts split

Rationale behind composite licensing remains unclear, says Shubhra Goel

The MD of the global professional services Firm also says that life insurance companies are likely to continue scaling back their exposure to ULIPs in FY26, particularly in the face of market volatility

LIC appoints Ratnakar Patnaik, Dinesh Pant as managing directors

They will take over from managing directors Jagannath Mukkavilli and Tablesh Pandey who superannuate at month-end

LIC accumulates shares worth over Rs 47,000 crore in Q4 amid market volatility

LIC's equity portfolio currently spans 351 stocks, with accumulation observed in around 105 of them, including 12 new additions. At the same time, the insurer trimmed its holdings in 86 companies, while its name disappeared from the shareholding disclosures of 15 firms during the quarter—indicating either a complete exit or a reduction in stake below 1 percent.

Govt 's FY26 disinvestment push likely to feature OFS in Coal India, LIC, RVNL, GRSE

After a successful Rs 5,000-crore OFS in Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders at the start of FY26, Centre lines up stake sale in more PSUs to drive non-tax revenues

Explained | Open architecture in insurance: Push for choice, debate on impact, and industry's stance

While this proposal aims to enhance consumer choice and potentially drive competition, reports have surfaced indicating that major companies oppose the open architecture model for individual agents

LIC net buys shares worth Rs 19,400 crore in Q3; Hyundai Motor, NTPC Green Energy, Maruti Suzuki, Nestle, P&G among key additions

The robust buying by LIC comes at a time when domestic institutional investors (DIIs), including mutual funds, continue aggressive buying, providing market resilience.

Stocks On Radar: BEL, Glenmark Pharma, Vedanta, Cipla, LIC and more | February 10

Catch up on the latest stock market updates!

LIC shares rise 1% as net premium income slips 9% in Q3

LIC saw 17 percent rise in its standalone net profit to Rs 11,056 crore in the third quarter ended December 2024.