Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) surged over 8% on Tuesday following the release of its Q4FY25 results. As of 3:32 PM, the stock was trading at ₹942.00, up ₹70.75 or +8.12%, with more than 2.3 crore shares traded on the NSE, reflecting strong market participation.
The stock opened at ₹892, touched an intraday low of ₹888, and rose to a high of ₹948—just shy of its upper circuit limit of ₹958.35. The previous close was ₹871.25. Open interest also remained elevated at over 3.13 crore shares.
LIC Q4FY25 earnings highlights (YoY):
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Net premium income declined 3.2% to ₹1.47 lakh crore
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Consolidated net profit rose 38.1% to ₹19,039 crore
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Solvency ratio improved from 1.98 to 2.11
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13-month persistency ratio dropped to 68.62% (from 71.86%)
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61-month persistency ratio improved to 58.54% (from 54.48%)
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Dividend declared: ₹12 per share
While a dip in short-term policy persistency and premium income raised some concerns, the strong growth in profitability and long-term metrics supported bullish sentiment. The dividend announcement and solvency improvement further added to the stock’s appeal.
LIC’s 52-week range stands between ₹715.30 and ₹1,222.00, and the stock is currently trading near the upper end of that band.
Disclaimer: Market data is as of 3:32 PM on May 28, 2025. This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
