The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL): NIACL Share Price rises 2.27% as stock gains to Rs 189.50
- August 28, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
NIACL Share Price moved higher today, with The New India Assurance Company Ltd. trading at Rs 189.50, up 2.27% from the previous close of Rs 185.30. The stock added Rs 4.20 in value, opened at Rs 186.15 and touched an intraday high of Rs 191.85 and low of Rs 185.95. Its market capitalisation stands at Rs 30,834.08 crore, which places the move in clear focus for NIACL Share Price Today tracking on Univest.
The latest NIACL Stock News confirms a same-day price rise, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. What it does show is a higher close versus the previous session, a turnover of Rs 2.26 crore and a valuation profile that remains important in the insurance sector. For readers following NIACL Share Price News, the key question is how today’s move fits against fundamentals, sector benchmarks and peer comparisons. Univest is tracking the update as a factual market event, not as a forecast.
NIACL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 189.5 |
| Previous Close | Rs 185.3 |
| Today's Move | Rs 4.2 (+2.27%) |
| Open | Rs 186.15 |
| High | Rs 191.85 |
| Low | Rs 185.95 |
| Turnover | Rs 2.26 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 30,834.08 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) rose to Rs 189.5 from the previous close of Rs 185.3, a move of Rs 4.2 or 2.27%. The stock opened at Rs 186.15, reached a high of Rs 191.85, recorded a low of Rs 185.95.
NIACL Share Price Today shows a clear same-day gain. The stock opened above the previous close at Rs 186.15, traded between Rs 185.95 and Rs 191.85 during the session, and ended at Rs 189.50. That left NIACL Share Price up Rs 4.20, or 2.27%, versus the last close of Rs 185.30. The turnover of Rs 2.26 crore gives a factual view of traded value, while the move itself reflects a positive session for the insurance stock. On Univest, this is the sort of NIACL Share Price Update readers use to separate the day’s price action from any unverified story around it.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 30,834.08 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 39.7x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.25x |
| ROE | 5.95% |
| ROCE | 5.44% |
| EPS | Rs 4.67 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 148.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) fundamental metrics show P/E 39.7x, P/B 1.25x, ROE 5.95%, ROCE 5.44%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 30834.08 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 39.7x, P/B at 1.25x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 5.95% and ROCE of 5.44%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 4.67, book value per share of Rs 148.26, dividend yield of 0.81%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 41.59x, 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 | 39.7x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 41.59x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 46.23x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 7.21x to 113.46x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.25x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 4.68x |
| Company ROE | 5.95% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 12.62% |
| Company ROCE | 5.44% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.82% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 30,834.08 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 61,386.46 crore |
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) is classified under sector: Insurance and industry: Insurance.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) has a P/E ratio of 39.7x, which is below the benchmark median of 41.59x, a difference of -4.54%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) has a ROE of 5.95%, which is below the benchmark median of 12.62%, a difference of -52.85%. The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) has a ROCE of 5.44%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.82%, a difference of -53.98%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Insurance Corporation of India | LICI | 5,26,239.81 | 8.7 | 2.68 | 37.7 | 37.75 |
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. | SBILIFE | 1,78,806.93 | 68.75 | 8.89 | 13.77 | 14.15 |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. | HDFCLIFE | 1,20,594.09 | 60.11 | 6.07 | 11.54 | 10.01 |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. | ICICIGI | 79,608.54 | 32.79 | 4.68 | 17.9 | 23.62 |
| ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd. | ICICIPRULI | 75,210.61 | 0 | 5.4 | 12.62 | 11.82 |
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) has a P/E ratio of 39.7x compared with the displayed peer median of 32.79x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 5.95% compares with a peer median of 13.77% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 5.44% versus the displayed peer median of 14.15%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 30,834.08 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching NIACL
- NIACL Share Price rose 2.27% today to Rs 189.50, with a day change of Rs 4.20.
- The stock traded between Rs 185.95 and Rs 191.85 after opening at Rs 186.15.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 30,834.08 crore, and turnover for the session was Rs 2.26 crore.
- P/E is 39.7 and P/B is 1.25, which are both below the sector median and average in the supplied benchmark.
- ROE is 5.95% and ROCE is 5.44%, while the dividend yield is 0.81% and EPS is Rs 4.67.
About NIACL
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. operates in the Insurance sector and the Insurance industry. As an insurer, the company provides a business model linked to underwriting and related insurance services, making its share performance relevant to both stock market and sector analysis. NIACL Share Price is therefore often read alongside company financials, valuation ratios and the broader insurance landscape rather than in isolation.
Its supplied figures show a market capitalisation of Rs 30,834.08 crore, EPS of Rs 4.67, book value of Rs 148.26 and dividend yield of 0.81%. Those data points help build a factual company overview for readers following NIACL Company News, NIACL Earnings and NIACL Stock Performance. Univest uses such inputs to organise a cleaner view of NIACL Share Price Today, the company’s market position and how it compares with other insurance names.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is NIACL rising today?
Ans. NIACL Share Price rose 2.27% to Rs 189.50, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session shows a higher close, Rs 2.26 crore turnover and an intraday range between Rs 185.95 and Rs 191.85.
What is NIACL Share Price today?
Ans. NIACL Share Price today is Rs 189.50, compared with the previous close of Rs 185.30. The stock gained Rs 4.20 during the session and opened at Rs 186.15 before moving within a Rs 185.95 to Rs 191.85 range.
How much did NIACL share price rise?
Ans. NIACL Share Price rose by Rs 4.20, or 2.27%, in the latest session. That move took the stock from Rs 185.30 at the previous close to Rs 189.50, making it a notable same-day gain in the insurance space.
What is NIACL market cap?
Ans. NIACL market cap stands at Rs 30,834.08 crore. This is a size metric, not a quality measure, and it sits below the sector median of Rs 61,386.46 crore in the supplied same-industry benchmark.
How is NIACL valued versus insurance peers?
Ans. NIACL Share Price corresponds to a P/E of 39.7 and P/B of 1.25. Both are below the supplied sector median and average, while ROE and ROCE remain below the benchmark medians.
What do NIACL EPS and book value show?
Ans. NIACL EPS is Rs 4.67 and book value is Rs 148.26 per share. EPS reflects earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share at the current stage.
Does NIACL pay a dividend?
Ans. The supplied dividend yield for NIACL is 0.81%. Dividend yield is historical or current payout data relative to the share price, so it offers a reference point but does not guarantee future distributions.
Which sector does NIACL belong to?
Ans. NIACL belongs to the Insurance sector and the Insurance industry. The company is being compared with 11 same-industry peers in the supplied sector snapshot, which helps place NIACL Share Price in context.
