LIC Shares Jump 7% After 17% Profit Surge in Q3

MUMBAI – Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) saw its shares rally over 7% today, hitting ₹899.40 on the NSE. The surge comes as a direct response to the insurer’s strong third-quarter earnings report for the period ending December 2025.

Financial Performance Highlights:

• Net Profit: Rose to ₹12,958 crore, a 17% jump from the ₹11,056 crore reported in the same quarter last year.
• Premium Growth: Net premium income climbed to ₹1,25,613 crore, driven by a steady increase in new business.
• Investment Success: Income from investments surged to ₹1,07,608 crore, reflecting LIC's dominant position as the country’s largest institutional investor.

The market's positive reaction reflects investor confidence in LIC's ability to scale its new business margins while maintaining a massive investment portfolio. The stock’s nearly 7% gain stands out in a morning session where many other PSU stocks saw mixed results.