Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI): LICI Share Price Rises 2.02% as LIC Touches Rs 416.75
- September 3, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
LICI Share Price moved higher today, with Life Insurance Corporation of India last trading at Rs 416.75, up 2.02% from the previous close of Rs 408.5. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,20,231.06 Cr, keeping LIC among the largest names in the Indian Stock Market today. The latest Univest data confirms the share price rise, while the record does not establish a company-specific catalyst. Even so, the move keeps LICI Stock News firmly on the radar because the stock is trading near the day’s high and remains a key Insurance sector benchmark. Investors tracking LICI Share Price Today will likely watch whether the move is sustained alongside valuation, earnings quality and sector comparison.
For readers searching Why Is LICI Rising Today, the verified market update confirms the price event but does not establish a fresh corporate trigger. That makes the current LICI Share Price story more about price action and fundamentals than a single headline. Univest data shows a strong balance sheet-style market profile in scale terms, with the latest figures pointing to a large-cap name trading at a low valuation multiple versus peers in the same industry.
LICI Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 416.75 |
| Previous Close | Rs 408.5 |
| Today's Move | Rs 8.25 (+2.02%) |
| Open | Rs 411.05 |
| High | Rs 417 |
| Low | Rs 411 |
| Turnover | Rs 11.38 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,20,231.06 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) rose to Rs 416.75 from the previous close of Rs 408.5, a move of Rs 8.25 or 2.02%. The stock opened at Rs 411.05, reached a high of Rs 417, recorded a low of Rs 411.
LICI Share Price Today rose Rs 8.25 from the previous close and opened at Rs 411.05 before moving between Rs 411 and Rs 417 during the session so far. The stock last traded at Rs 416.75, which is just below the day’s high of Rs 417. Turnover stood at Rs 11.38 Cr. This price action shows an intraday gain with the stock holding above its opening level and staying near the upper end of the day’s band. For readers following LICI Stock Gaining Today themes, the move places LIC among notable Stocks Rising Today in Insurance-linked Market Movers.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,20,231.06 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 8.6x |
| P/B Ratio | 2.65x |
| ROE | 37.7% |
| ROCE | 37.75% |
| EPS | Rs 47.49 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 154.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.45% |
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) fundamental metrics show P/E 8.6x, P/B 2.65x, ROE 37.7%, ROCE 37.75%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Life Insurance Corporation of India has a market capitalisation of Rs 520231.06 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 8.6x, P/B at 2.65x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 37.7% and ROCE of 37.75%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 47.49, book value per share of Rs 154.38, dividend yield of 2.45%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 42.06x, median ROE of 12.62%, median ROCE of 11.82%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Insurance |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 8.6x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 42.06x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 45.52x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 7.03x to 110.64x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 2.65x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 4.52x |
| Company ROE | 37.7% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 12.62% |
| Company ROCE | 37.75% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.82% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,20,231.06 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 62,254.88 crore |
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) is classified under sector: Insurance and industry: Insurance.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) has a P/E ratio of 8.6x, which is below the benchmark median of 42.06x, a difference of -79.55%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) has a ROE of 37.7%, which is above the benchmark median of 12.62%, a difference of +198.73%. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) has a ROCE of 37.75%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.82%, a difference of +219.37%.
Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. | SBILIFE | 1,73,198.2 | 66.59 | 8.61 | 13.77 | 14.15 |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. | HDFCLIFE | 1,17,537.06 | 58.68 | 5.93 | 11.54 | 10.01 |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. | ICICIGI | 76,758.33 | 31.61 | 4.52 | 17.9 | 23.62 |
| ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd. | ICICIPRULI | 71,869.82 | 0 | 5.29 | 12.62 | 11.82 |
| General Insurance Corporation of India | GICRE | 62,254.88 | 7.03 | 1.02 | 17.9 | 22.43 |
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) has a P/E ratio of 8.6x compared with the displayed peer median of 31.61x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 37.7% compares with a peer median of 13.77% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 37.75% versus the displayed peer median of 14.15%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,20,231.06 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching LICI
- LICI Share Price is trading higher today, with the latest move taking the stock to Rs 416.75.
- The stock’s P/E of 8.6 and P/B of 2.65 keep valuation in focus for LICI Stock News readers.
- ROE of 37.7 and ROCE of 37.75 place LIC above the sector benchmark on capital efficiency.
- Market cap of Rs 5,20,231.06 Cr keeps LIC central to Insurance sector discussion.
- Dividend yield of 2.45% adds another reason investors continue to track LICI Share Price Today.
About LICI
Life Insurance Corporation of India is one of India’s most widely recognised insurance companies and operates in the Insurance sector and industry. Its business is centred on life insurance products and related financial protection services for retail and institutional customers. LICI Share Price often attracts attention because the company combines very large scale with a long operating history in the Indian market.
The latest Univest figures place LIC at a market cap of Rs 5,20,231.06 Cr, which makes it one of the biggest listed names in the sector. Investors tracking LICI Share Price, LICI NSE and LICI BSE often look at the company through valuation and return ratios, especially P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, EPS, book value and dividend yield. That makes LICI Stock Performance a useful reference point for broader Insurance sector discussion, even on a day when the immediate move is primarily a share price rise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is LICI Share Price rising today?
Ans. LICI Share Price is up 2.02% at Rs 416.75. The latest market update confirms the rise, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst, so the move should be read as verified price action.
What is the current LICI Share Price today?
Ans. LICI Share Price is last traded at Rs 416.75, compared with the previous close of Rs 408.5. The stock opened at Rs 411.05 and moved between Rs 411 and Rs 417 intraday.
How much did LICI stock gain today?
Ans. LICI gained Rs 8.25, which works out to 2.02% for the day so far. That puts the stock among the notable movers in the Insurance space on the Indian Stock Market.
What is the market cap of LIC?
Is LICI expensive or cheap on valuation?
Ans. LICI trades at a P/E of 8.6 and a P/B of 2.65, both below the same-industry benchmark. On those measures, LICI Share Price is supported by a lower valuation than many peers.
What do LIC’s ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. LIC reports ROE of 37.7 and ROCE of 37.75. Those figures are well above the insurance-sector benchmark, which suggests strong capital efficiency relative to the listed industry comparison set.
What do EPS, book value and dividend yield say about LIC?
Ans. LIC’s EPS is Rs 47.49, book value is Rs 154.38 and dividend yield is 2.45%. Together, these figures help investors assess earnings, accounting value and payout context.
How does LIC compare with insurance peers?
Ans. Compared with SBI Life, HDFC Life, ICICI Lombard and GICRE, LIC has a much lower P/E and a larger market cap. Its ROE and ROCE are also stronger than the latest Univest peer set.
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