LIC Bonus Shares 2026 | State-Owned Insurer Posts 19% Profit Surge, Announces 1:1 Bonus and Higher Dividend Payout The country’s largest life insurance company, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), reported a 19.25% increase in profit after tax (PAT) for the fiscal year 2026, reaching ₹57,419 crore compared to ₹48,151 crore in the previous fiscal year. The results were accompanied by a 1:1 bonus share offer for shareholders, with the record date set for May 29. Additionally, the company announced a dividend payout of ₹20 per share on a pre-bonus basis, which will be adjusted to ₹10 per share post-bonus. This marks an increase from the ₹12 per share dividend declared in the previous year. R Doraiswamy, CEO and MD of LIC, explained that the decision to declare the bonus and dividend was based on the company’s growing reserves and the need to distribute profits to shareholders. “Our reserves have been growing, and we wanted to pass them on to the shareholders. Even before the final results came, we had announced a 1:1 bonus in April. For declaring a dividend, we wanted to see the full year’s profit,” he stated during the post-results earnings call. The quarterly results for the January-March period showed a 23.18% rise in standalone net profit to ₹23,420.43 crore, compared to ₹19,012.79 crore in the same quarter the previous year. Net premium income also grew by 12% to ₹1.65 lakh crore, driven by expansion in renewal and single premium businesses. However, management expenses increased to ₹20,641 crore from ₹16,496 crore a year earlier. LIC, which holds a significant stake in the National Stock Exchange of India, indicated it may consider reducing its holdings during the exchange’s proposed initial public offering (IPO).#west_asia_conflict #national_stock_exchange_of_india #initial_public_offering #life_insurance_corporation #r_doraiswamy
LIC net rose over 23% in Q4 to ₹23,420 cr., board declares ₹10 final dividend The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reported a significant increase in its standalone net profit for the March quarter, rising over 23% to ₹23,420.43 crore compared to ₹19,012.79 crore in the same period the previous year. This growth was driven by a more than 14% rise in total income, which reached ₹2,76,827.17 crore, up from ₹2,41,625.02 crore. The increase in income was attributed to higher net premium income of ₹1,64,691.21 crore (up from ₹1,47,585.56 crore) and a surge in investment income to ₹1,09,022.04 crore (from ₹93,132.67 crore). For the fiscal year ended March 2026 (FY26), LIC’s net profit grew by 19.25% to ₹57,419 crore, compared to ₹48,151 crore in FY25. Total income for the year rose to ₹9,73,288.26 crore, up from ₹8,84,148.22 crore. Premium income also saw a notable increase, climbing 10% to ₹5,35,984 crore, compared to ₹4,88,148 crore in the prior year. CEO and Managing Director R. Doraiswamy highlighted that the strong performance across all business verticals contributed to record metrics for the 2025-26 fiscal year. He noted that the individual business segment achieved a non-par share on an APE basis exceeding 35%, while the VNB margin remained above 21% for the year. The insurer’s VNB (Value of New Business) increased by 41.63% to ₹14,179 crore, and assets under management (AUM) grew by 5.08% to ₹57,29,396 crore. The board approved a final dividend of ₹10 per equity share for the fiscal year, with June 25 set as the record date for shareholder eligibility. Additionally, the company announced a 1:1 bonus equity share issue, with May 29 as the record date for that. LIC’s market share, measured by first-year premium income, stood at 56.#west_asia_crisis #life_insurance_corporation_of_india #r_doraiswamy #banca_and_alternate_channels #indian_accounting_standards
