LIC Reports 20% Profit Increase and 16% Premium Growth in Q2 FY27
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reported a 20% year-on-year rise in net profit to around Rs 12,076 crore for Q2 FY27, driven by a 16% increase in net premium income to Rs 1.47 lakh crore. Renewal and single-premium collections grew, while first-year premiums slightly declined. For the first half of FY27, LIC's net profit rose about 21.5% to Rs 25,568 crore, with total premium income increasing 11.6%. The insurer also saw improved margins and cost efficiency amid stable policy sales.
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We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 40/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 5 Nov, 12:17 pm. Other outlets followed.