Highlights
- LIC shares declined 0.79% during Thursday's trading session on the NSE.
- The insurer reported consolidated net profit of INR 23,46,718 lakh for March 2026 quarter.
- The stock remains marginally lower on a year-to-date basis despite recent gains.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (NSE:LICI) ended the trading session on June 25, 2026, at INR 423.25, down INR 3.35 or 0.79% from the previous close. The stock's official closing price stood at INR 423.35, compared with the previous close of INR 426.60.
The stock opened at INR 423.00 and traded between an intraday high of INR 429.85 and a low of INR 420.40. The volume weighted average price (VWAP) for the session stood at INR 424.54.
Trading Activity and Market Capitalisation
LIC recorded traded volume of 63.97 lakh shares during the session, with a traded value of INR 271.59 crore. The insurer's total market capitalisation stood at INR 5,35,411.06 crore, while its free-float market capitalisation was INR 18,737.78 crore. The stock reported an impact cost of 0.02%, and 50.25% of the traded quantity was marked for delivery.
LIC is a constituent of the NIFTY LargeMidcap 250 index and continues to trade in the EQ series with T0 settlement.
Stock Performance Across Timeframes
LIC has delivered mixed returns across different investment periods. Over the past week, the stock declined 3.84%, while the NIFTY 500 slipped 0.13%. During the past month, the stock declined 0.98%, compared with a 0.95% gain in the benchmark index.
On a year-to-date basis, LIC has declined 0.74%, while the NIFTY 500 has fallen 3.33%. The stock has declined 11.60% over the past year. Over the last three years, it has gained 37.44%. LIC touched its 52-week high of INR 490.00 on June 30, 2025, while the 52-week low of INR 360.75 was recorded on April 2, 2026.
March 2026 Financial Performance
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, LIC reported audited consolidated total income of INR 2,79,19,779 lakh. Consolidated profit before tax stood at INR 23,45,669 lakh, while consolidated net profit came in at INR 23,46,718 lakh. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was INR 37.10.
On a standalone basis, total income stood at INR 2,76,82,717 lakh. Standalone profit before tax was INR 23,40,328 lakh, while net profit stood at INR 23,42,043 lakh. Standalone earnings per share was INR 37.03.
Valuation Snapshot
LIC operates in the life insurance industry and has been listed on the National Stock Exchange since May 17, 2022.
According to exchange data, the stock is trading at a symbol price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.32, while the adjusted P/E also stands at 9.32.
Key Risks
- Market volatility may affect investment portfolio returns.
- Regulatory changes could impact insurance operations.
- Competition may influence premium growth and market share.
- Interest rate movements can affect investment income.
Summary
LIC shares declined 0.79% on June 25, 2026, although the stock has outperformed the NIFTY 500 on a year-to-date basis by recording a smaller decline. The insurer reported consolidated net profit of INR 23,46,718 lakh for the March 2026 quarter. LIC continues to be part of the NIFTY LargeMidcap 250 index with a market capitalisation exceeding INR 5.35 lakh crore.
FAQs
Q: What was LIC's share price on June 25, 2026?
A: LIC ended the trading session at INR 423.25, while the official closing price was INR 423.35.
Q: What were LIC's March 2026 quarterly financial results?
A: LIC reported consolidated total income of INR 2,79,19,779 lakh and consolidated net profit of INR 23,46,718 lakh.
Q: How has LIC stock performed in 2026?
A: LIC shares have declined 0.74% on a year-to-date basis, compared with a 3.33% decline in the NIFTY 500.