LIC Schedules 5th AGM on July 27, 2026; Disseminates FY26 Annual Report and AGM Notice

4 min read     Updated on 06 Jul 2026, 04:25 PM
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Life Insurance Corporation of India has scheduled its 5th AGM for July 27, 2026 via VC/OAVM, with the record date for the recommended ₹10 final dividend per equity share set at June 25, 2026, implying a cash outflow of ₹12,649.99 crore and a payout ratio of 22.03%. The AGM agenda includes adoption of FY2025-26 financial statements, appointment of new Zonal and Divisional Auditors, formal approval of Government Nominee Director Shri Sanjay Lohiya, and approval of material related party transactions up to ₹40,000 crore with LIC MF Asset Management Limited. Remote e-voting via NSDL (EVEN: 140008) is open from July 23 to July 26, 2026, with a cut-off date of July 21, 2026.

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Life Insurance Corporation of India has scheduled its 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Monday, July 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (IST) through Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting will be conducted without the physical presence of members at a common venue, with the Central Office of the Corporation deemed as the venue. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹10 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for FY2025-26, subject to shareholder approval. The record date for determining dividend entitlement was Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Pursuant to Regulations 34 and 36 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Corporation has informed that a copy of the Annual Report for FY2025-26, including the Notice convening the 5th AGM, is being sent to members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Corporation/RTA/Depository Participant(s) as on the cut-off date of June 25, 2026. The Annual Report, including the Notice and other documents, is also uploaded on the Corporation's website at https://licindia.in/2025-26-annual . A letter is also being sent to members whose e-mail addresses are not registered, providing weblinks for accessing the AGM Notice and Annual Report.

Key AGM Calendar

The following schedule governs member participation and voting rights:

Event Date/Time
Cut-off Date for e-voting eligibility Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Remote e-voting commences Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 09:00 hrs
Remote e-voting ends Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 17:00 hrs
Annual General Meeting Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:00 hrs (IST)
Record Date for Final Dividend Thursday, June 25, 2026
E-voting result announcement On or before July 29, 2026

Ordinary Business

The AGM agenda includes the consideration and adoption of the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, along with the Board's and Auditors' reports. Members will also consider the Annual Report for FY2025-26 in terms of Section 27 of the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956.

The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹10 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for FY2025-26. If approved, this would involve a cash outflow of ₹12,649.99 crore, translating into a dividend payout ratio of 22.03%. Dividend payment will be made exclusively through electronic mode. Members are requested to ensure their PAN, KYC, and banking details are updated to receive the payout.

The AGM will also consider the appointment of Zonal and Divisional Auditors of the Corporation. The proposed Zonal Auditors for a term of five years from the conclusion of the 5th AGM to the conclusion of the 10th AGM are as follows:

S. No. Name of Zonal Auditors Firm Registration Number (FRN)
1. M/s. Anand & Ponnappan 000111S
2. M/s. Sanjeev Omprakash Garg & Co. 008773C
3. M/s. S Srivastava & Co. 004570C

The consolidated remuneration to be paid to the proposed Zonal Auditors for audit services of Zonal Offices per annum is ₹99,24,350/- plus applicable taxes. The proposed Divisional Auditors for the same term are:

S. No. Name of Divisional Auditors Firm Registration Number (FRN)
1. M/s. S Ramanand Aiyar & Co. 000990N
2. M/s. Jain Paras Bilala & Co. 011046C
3. M/s. Gopal Sharma & Co. 002803C
4. M/s. Agasti & Associates 313043E
5. M/s. Manohar Chowdhry & Associates 001997S
6. M/s. P S M G & Associates 008567C

The consolidated remuneration to be paid to the proposed Divisional Auditors per annum is ₹91,93,200/- plus applicable taxes.

Special Business

The AGM will consider the appointment of Shri Sanjay Lohiya (DIN: 07151125) as Government Nominee Director. He was nominated by the Government of India vide notification dated May 13, 2026, in place of Ms. Shalini Pandit. Shri Lohiya, an IAS Officer of the 1994 batch, took over as Secretary, Department of Financial Services w.e.f. June 01, 2026. He is not entitled to any remuneration except reimbursement of travel and stay expenses.

Members will also vote on material related party transactions between the Corporation and LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Limited, an associate company in which the Corporation holds a 49.87% stake. The proposed transaction value is up to ₹40,000 crore each for purchase and redemption of units of direct liquid fund schemes for the period from the date of the 5th AGM to the date of the 6th AGM. Previous year transactions included purchases worth ₹24,150.10 crore and redemptions worth ₹23,151.31 crore during FY2025-26. The financial performance of LIC MF Asset Management for FY2025-26 is summarised below:

Particular FY 2025-2026 (₹)
Turnover 134.69 Crore
Profit After Tax 10.81 Crore
Net Worth 306.02 Crore

E-Voting and Participation

National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has been appointed as the e-voting service provider. The E-voting Event Number (EVEN) is 140008. Members holding shares as on the cut-off date of July 21, 2026 are eligible to vote. The scrutinizer for the e-voting process is Smt. Aparna Gadgil (Membership No. ACS 14713) and, failing her, Shri S.N. Viswanathan (Membership No. FCS 13685) of M/s S.N. Ananthasubramanian & Co., Company Secretaries. Members requiring technical assistance may contact Shri Sanjeev Yadav, Deputy Manager, NSDL at evoting@nsdl.com or 022-4886 7000.

The AGM Notice and Annual Report for FY2025-26 have been dispatched to members with registered e-mail addresses. Members without registered e-mail addresses have been sent a letter with weblinks to access the documents. The Corporation is also providing the facility for members to exercise their right to vote by electronic means on the business specified in the Notice.

Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE0J1Y01017/f8daeaf3-487f-4147-9fc3-076efb2b783d.pdf

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LIC files Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26

1 min read     Updated on 04 Jul 2026, 12:11 AM
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Life Insurance Corporation of India filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26, disclosing an employee strength of 84,565 and 888 differently-abled employees. The report highlights that 89.08% of waste was disposed through Metal Scrap Trade Corporation Limited and details CSR initiatives, including 119 projects worth ₹77.74 crore sanctioned by the LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation.

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Life Insurance Corporation of India has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2025-26. The report details the corporation's performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters, alongside its commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth.

The corporation reported a total employee strength of 84,565 as of March 31, 2026. This includes 64,161 male employees and 20,404 female employees. The report highlights that 888 differently-abled employees are part of the workforce. The turnover rate for permanent employees stood at 8.09% for the year.

On the environmental front, the corporation noted that 89.08% of its waste was disposed through Metal Scrap Trade Corporation Limited. It also highlighted initiatives such as the installation of solar PV systems resulting in a carbon reduction of 40,097 tons and the implementation of energy-saving solutions like IPM+.

The report details the activities of the LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation, which sanctioned 119 projects worth ₹77.74 crore during the financial year. A significant portion of this allocation was directed towards health-related projects. Since its inception, the foundation has sanctioned 1,045 projects totaling ₹303 crore.

Governance disclosures included the confirmation that the corporation is not a company governed by the Companies Act, 2013, and therefore CSR provisions under Section 135 are not applicable. However, the corporation continues its social responsibility initiatives through its foundation.

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