LIC Reports 23% Net Profit Rise to Rs 13,492 Crore in Q1 FY27
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reported a 23% year-on-year net profit increase to Rs 13,492 crore for Q1 FY27, driven by a 6.8% rise in total premium income to Rs 1,27,250 crore. The Value of New Business grew 61.3%, with an improved net VNB margin of 22.9%. LIC's solvency ratio strengthened to 2.42, and assets under management rose 4.1% to Rs 59.39 lakh crore. The insurer maintained a 60.10% market share in the Indian life insurance sector during the quarter.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 6 Aug, 11:59 am. Other outlets followed.