Athira Sethu
Kochi, 8 April 2026
Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) are in focus as the company prepares for a board meeting on April 13 to consider a proposal for issuing bonus shares. Investors are watching closely, as a bonus issue would grant existing shareholders additional free shares proportional to their holdings, potentially affecting stock liquidity and pricing.
What is a Bonus Issue?
| Term | Definition | Example |
| Bonus Issue | A corporate action where a company gives free additional shares to existing shareholders | 1:1 bonus issue – one share held gives one extra share for free |
| Purpose | Reward shareholders and improve stock liquidity | N/A |
| Effect on Stock Price | Stock price adjusts downward on ex-date, total investment value unchanged | Stock at ₹1,000 adjusts to ~₹500 after a 1:1 bonus, shares double |
LIC Share Price Trend (as of April 7, 2026)
| Metric | Value | Change |
| Closing Price | ₹740.50 | -0.6% (daily) |
| Year-to-Date (YTD) | N/A | -13% |
| 6 Months | N/A | -17% |
| 1 Month | N/A | -8% |
LIC Q3 FY26 Earnings
| Metric | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | Change |
| Net Profit | ₹12,958 crore | ₹11,056 crore | +17% |
| Net Premium Income | ₹1,25,613 crore | ₹1,06,891 crore | +17.5% |
| Total Income | ₹2,33,984 crore | ₹2,01,994 crore | +15.8% |
| Net Commission Paid | ₹6,011 crore | ₹5,966 crore | +0.8% |
| First-Year Premium | ₹10,605 crore | ₹7,285 crore | +45.6% |
