Life Insurance Corporation Of India

Life Insurance Corporation of India has allotted 632,49,97,701 equity shares of face value Rs. 10/- each as fully paid-up bonus equity shares, in proportion of 1:1 to the eligible members of the Corporation whose names appeared in the Register of Members / Register of the Beneficial Owners, as on the Record Date, i.e., 29 May 2026, fixed for the purpose. Consequent to the aforesaid allotment, the paid-up equity share capital of the Corporation stands increased to Rs. 12649,99,54,020 divided into 1264,99,95,402 equity shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each.

As on 31st March 2026, the government held 96.50% stake in the company. According to media reports, the proposed stake sale could help the government raise up to Rs 10,000 crore (around $1 billion). In May 2022, the government had offloaded a 3.5% stake in LIC through its IPO, garnering about Rs 21,000 crore. The shares were issued at a price of Rs 949 apiece. Life Insurance Corporation of India is engaged in the business of life insurance in and outside India. It offers a range of individual and group insurance solutions including participating, non-participating and unit linked business. The portfolio comprises of various insurance and investment products such as protection, pension, savings, investment, annuity, health, variable and CRAC. The company reported 23.3% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 23,467.18 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 19,038.67 crore in Q4 FY25. the company reported 23.3% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 23,467.18 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 19,038.67 crore in Q4 FY25.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Life Insurance Corporation of India announced that the 5th Annual General Meeting(AGM) of the company will be held on 27 July 2026.

Life Insurance Corporation of India has launched a new product 'New Jeevan Sathi Single Premium / Limited Premium' (non-par, non linked, life, individual, savings plan) which will be available for sale with effect from 01 June 2026.

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Total income for the period under review was Rs 2,79,909.41 crore, up 14.7% YoY. Profit before tax in Q4 FY26 stood at Rs 14,388.02 crore, down by 36% from Rs 22,467.74 crore in Q4 FY25. The life insurer wrote back current taxes worth Rs 9,079.16 crore in the March 2026 quarter. Tax outgo for the same period last year was Rs 3,429.07 crore. Net premium income increased by 11.6% to Rs 165,067.19 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 147,917.19 crore a year earlier. Renewal Premium was Rs 82,233.16 crore (up 3.5% YoY), Single Premium was Rs 70,118.62 crore (up 21.5% YoY) and First Year Premium was Rs 13,009 crore (up 17.2% YoY) in Q4 FY26. Income from investments rose sharply to Rs 109,210.70 crore during the quarter compared with Rs 93,442.76 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, showing a growth of 16.9%. LIC reported total surplus of Rs 89,058 crore during the quarter compared with Rs 77,053 crore a year earlier. Surplus after share of profit from associates and minority interest stood at Rs 24,964 crore compared with Rs 20,271 crore a year ago. Expenses of management rose by 25% YoY to Rs 20,699 crore, employee expenses increased by 50% YoY Rs 8,891 crore and Other operating expenses jumped by 43% YoY to Rs 4,074 crore in Q4 FY26. The company's expense management ratio improved to 12.52% from 11.15% in the corresponding quarter last year. The insurer reported 13th month persistency ratio of 67.77% compared with 68.62% a year earlier. The 61st month persistency ratio stood at 54.13% against 58.54% in the year-ago period. LIC's solvency ratio improved to 2.35 as of 31 March 2026 compared with 2.11 as of 31 March 2025. For FY26, LIC has recorded consolidated net profit and revenue from operations of Rs 57,453.15 crore (up 18.9% YoY) and Rs 9,83,583.63 crore (up 10.1% YoY), respectively. The assets under management (AUM) increased to Rs 57,29,396 crore as on 31 March 2026 as compared to Rs 54,52,297 crore on 31 March 2025 registering an increase of 5.08% year-on-year. Life Insurance Corporation of India is engaged in the business of life insurance in and outside India. It offers a range of individual and group insurance solutions including participating, non-participating and unit linked business. The portfolio comprises of various insurance and investment products such as protection, pension, savings, investment, annuity, health, variable and CRAC. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Life Insurance Corporation of India rose 23.26% to Rs 23467.18 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 19038.67 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. Sales rose 11.59% to Rs 165067.19 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 147917.19 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. For the full year,net profit rose 18.90% to Rs 57453.15 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 48320.33 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. Sales rose 9.77% to Rs 537603.79 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 489775.39 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var.Mar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var. Sales165067.19147917.19 12 537603.79489775.39 10 OPM %6.8014.54 -8.8710.76 - PBDT14388.0222467.74 -36 53475.4856266.98 -5 PBT14388.0222467.74 -36 53475.4856266.98 -5 NP23467.1819038.67 23 57453.1548320.33 19 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Life Insurance Corporation of India announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 21 May 2026, inter alia, have recommended the final dividend of Rs 10 per equity Share (i.e. 100%) , subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Life Insurance Corporation of India will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 21 May 2026.

Under the approved proposal, shareholders will get one fully paid-up equity share of Rs 10 each for every one fully paid-up equity share of Rs 10 each held as on the record date. The company's existing authorised equity share capital stands at Rs 25,000 crore while its paid up equity share capital is Rs 6,324.99 crore. Post proposed bonus issuance of 1:1, the paid up equity share capital shall increase to Rs 12,649.99 crore. The reserves & surplus (In India) stood at Rs 1,46,440.58 crore as at 31st December 2025 and the company posted a profit after tax of Rs 33,998 crore for the nine-month period ended 31 December 2025. R Doraiswamy, CEO & MD, LIC said, 'Since listing in May 2022, LIC has been paying dividends consistently and also increasing the dividend per share over a period of time from Rs 1.50 per share to Rs 12 per share. We have been continuously evaluating various mechanisms for rewarding our shareholders and we believe this proposed bonus issue is a significant step taken by us in that direction. We are thankful to our shareholders for their support, patience and belief in our strategy and execution. We are confident that our entire transformation initiatives are leading to tangible results and will continue to yield better outcomes for all.' As of 31st December 2025, the promoter and promoter group hold a 96.50% stake in the company. LIC is engaged in the business of Life Insurance in and outside India. It offers a range of individual and group insurance solutions including participating, non-participating and unit linked business. The portfolio comprises of various insurance and investment products such as protection, pension, savings, investment, annuity, health, variable and CRAC. On a consolidated basis, net profit rose 17.46% YoY to Rs 12,930.44 crore in Q3 FY26, while total income increased 15.74% YoY to Rs 2,36,776.30 crore compared with Q3 FY25.