LIC FY26 PAT rises 19% to ₹57,419 crore, VNB margin at 21.2%

1 min read     Updated on 07 Jul 2026, 06:13 AM
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Life Insurance Corporation of India reported a 19% rise in FY26 PAT to ₹57,419 crore. Total Premium Income increased to ₹535,984 crore. Net VNB margin improved to 21.2%.

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Life Insurance Corporation of India reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹57,419 crore for FY26, an increase from ₹48,151 crore in the previous fiscal year. Total Premium Income rose to ₹535,984 crore in FY26 from ₹488,148 crore in FY25. The Net Value of New Business (VNB) stood at ₹14,179 crore with a margin of 21.2%, up from 17.6% in FY25. The Corporation shared these figures in an investor presentation scheduled for meetings from July 1, 2026, to July 15, 2026.

Key Business Parameters

The insurer's financial performance reflects growth across core metrics. The Assets Under Management (AUM) grew to ₹57,29,396 crore in FY26 from ₹54,52,297 crore in FY25. The Solvency Ratio improved to 2.35 in FY26 from 2.11 in the previous year. The Overall Expense Ratio declined to 11.9% in FY26 from 12.4% in FY25.

(INR Cr) Pre-IPO listing / (FY22) FY24 FY25 FY26
Total Premium Income 427,419 475,070 488,148 535,984
PAT 4,043 40,676 48,151 57,419
Net VNB 7,619 9,583 10,011 14,179
Net VNB Margin % 15.1% 16.8% 17.6% 21.2%
Overall Expense Ratio % 14.5% 15.6% 12.4% 11.9%

Operational Highlights

LIC maintained its market leadership with a 56.7% market share in New Business Premium (NBP) for FY26. The distribution network comprises 3,636 branch and satellite offices, approximately 0.15 crore agents, and 92 bancassurance partnerships. The product mix shifted towards non-participating products, which constituted 60.8% of Individual New Business by premium in FY26, compared to 53.3% in FY25. The Death Claim Settlement Ratio for FY26 was 99.44%.

Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE0J1Y01017/e4af2ef5987549cb.pdf

Historical Stock Returns for LIC of India

1 Day5 Days1 Month6 Months1 Year5 Years
-1.72%-0.87%+8.19%+0.45%-9.31%-2.22%

Can LIC sustain the significant improvement in Net VNB margins given the increasing industry competition?

How will the strategic shift towards non-participating products impact the company's long-term profitability and risk profile?

What measures is LIC taking to further reduce the Overall Expense Ratio to compete with private insurers?

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

Historical Stock Returns for LIC of India

1 Day5 Days1 Month6 Months1 Year5 Years
-1.72%-0.87%+8.19%+0.45%-9.31%-2.22%

How will the significant ₹40,000 crore allocation for related party transactions with LIC Mutual Fund impact the Corporation's liquidity management and yield compared to the previous fiscal year?

What strategic shifts does the appointment of the new Financial Services Secretary as Government Nominee Director signal for LIC's future policy alignment and governance?

Will the 22.03% dividend payout ratio be sustainable in the coming years given the projected capital requirements for business expansion?

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