The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL): NIACL Share Price rises 7.28%: The New India Assurance climbs to Rs 197.35
- September 17, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
NIACL Share Price rose sharply in today’s session, with The New India Assurance Company Ltd. closing at Rs 197.35, up 7.28% from the previous close of Rs 183.95. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 30,619.84 crore, placing today’s move in the context of a sizeable listed insurance business rather than a small trading line. The session range was Rs 184.55 to Rs 198.6, while turnover was Rs 2.66 crore.
For readers tracking NIACL Share Price Today and NIACL Stock News, the verified data confirms a clear price rise, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. That makes the move relevant mainly as a stock performance event in the Indian stock market, especially within the insurance sector. Univest will help investors follow the NIACL Share Price Update through fundamentals, valuation and peer context, rather than speculation.
NIACL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 197.35 |
| Previous Close | Rs 183.95 |
| Today's Move | Rs 13.4 (+7.28%) |
| Open | Rs 186.4 |
| High | Rs 198.6 |
| Low | Rs 184.55 |
| Turnover | Rs 2.66 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 30,619.84 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) rose to Rs 197.35 from the previous close of Rs 183.95, a move of Rs 13.4 or 7.28%. The stock opened at Rs 186.4, reached a high of Rs 198.6, recorded a low of Rs 184.55.
NIACL Share Price moved from an open of Rs 186.4 to a high of Rs 198.6 and a low of Rs 184.55 before settling at Rs 197.35. The stock added Rs 13.4 over the previous close, which equals a 7.28% share price rise for the day. This NIACL Stock Gaining Today action placed the company among the Stocks Rising Today in the broader stock market today session. The movement is best read as a verified price action event: the share price moved higher, the session range widened, and turnover reached Rs 2.66 crore. For NIACL Share Price Live tracking, the day’s numbers show a decisive upward close, but the supplied data alone does not assign a cause. On Univest, this is the kind of market update that is useful because it combines the realised move with the exact session range and market capitalisation.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 30,619.84 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 39.41x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.24x |
| ROE | 5.95% |
| ROCE | 5.44% |
| EPS | Rs 4.67 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 148.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.82% |
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) fundamental metrics show P/E 39.41x, P/B 1.24x, 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 30619.84 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 39.41x, P/B at 1.24x 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 0.82%, 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 40.13x, 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 | 39.41x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 40.13x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 44.54x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.68x to 111.22x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.24x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 4.25x |
| Company ROE | 5.95% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 12.62% |
| Company ROCE | 5.44% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.82% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 30,619.84 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 59,333.81 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 39.41x, which is below the benchmark median of 40.13x, a difference of -1.79%. 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 | 4,95,879.82 | 8.32 | 2.56 | 37.7 | 37.75 |
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. | SBILIFE | 1,70,564.41 | 65.58 | 8.48 | 13.77 | 14.15 |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. | HDFCLIFE | 1,11,888.33 | 58.36 | 5.89 | 11.54 | 10.01 |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. | ICICIGI | 72,190.9 | 29.73 | 4.25 | 17.9 | 23.62 |
| ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd. | ICICIPRULI | 66,219.19 | 0 | 4.99 | 12.62 | 11.82 |
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) has a P/E ratio of 39.41x compared with the displayed peer median of 29.73x. 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 30,619.84 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching NIACL
- NIACL Share Price rose 7.28% today to Rs 197.35, after closing above the previous close of Rs 183.95.
- The day’s high of Rs 198.6 and low of Rs 184.55 show the session range for NIACL Share Price Today.
- Market capitalisation stood at Rs 30,619.84 crore, which places the company below the same-industry median in the supplied benchmark.
- The stock trades at a P/E of 39.41, a P/B of 1.24, ROE of 5.95% and ROCE of 5.44%.
- NIACL Share Price sits within a listed insurance peer set that includes LICI, SBILIFE, HDFCLIFE, ICICIGI and ICICIPRULI.
About NIACL
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. is an Indian insurance company operating in the Insurance sector and Insurance industry. Its business model centres on underwriting insurance risk and managing insurance-related operations, which is reflected in the company’s financial ratios and market valuation. As a listed entity, NIACL is part of the broader Indian stock market and is tracked on both NSE and BSE by market participants who follow NIACL Share Price, NIACL Stock News and NIACL Company News.
From a company overview perspective, today’s NIACL Share Price movement should be understood alongside the firm’s market capitalisation, book value, EPS and dividend yield rather than as a standalone event. The stock’s financial profile shows a P/E of 39.41, book value of Rs 148.26 and dividend yield of 0.82%, which together offer a factual view of the company’s listed characteristics. On Univest, this helps readers connect NIACL Share Price Update coverage with the underlying insurance business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did NIACL Share Price rise today?
Ans. NIACL Share Price rose 7.28% to Rs 197.35 today, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The verified move is best read through the day’s price action, market capitalisation and valuation metrics.
What is NIACL Share Price Today?
Ans. NIACL Share Price Today is Rs 197.35. The stock closed above its previous close of Rs 183.95 after moving between Rs 184.55 and Rs 198.6 during the session, with turnover of Rs 2.66 crore.
How much did NIACL gain in today’s session?
Ans. NIACL gained Rs 13.4 in today’s trade, which equals a 7.28% rise over the previous close. That made NIACL Stock Gaining Today one of the notable insurance-sector price movers in the session.
What is NIACL’s market capitalisation?
Ans. NIACL’s market capitalisation is Rs 30,619.84 crore. In the supplied same-industry benchmark, that is below the median of Rs 59,333.81 crore and below the average of Rs 99,212.99 crore. The company operates in the Insurance sector.
How does NIACL compare on valuation with peers?
Ans. NIACL trades at a P/E of 39.41 and a P/B of 1.24. That P/E is below SBI Life and HDFC Life, while the P/B is below all the listed peers in the supplied comparison set.
What do NIACL’s profitability ratios show?
Ans. NIACL’s ROE is 5.95% and ROCE is 5.44%. Both figures sit below the same-industry benchmark median and average, which gives investors a clear profitability context for today’s NIACL Share Price move.
What do EPS, book value and dividend yield show for NIACL?
Ans. NIACL reports EPS of Rs 4.67, book value of Rs 148.26 per share and dividend yield of 0.82%. These three numbers help frame earnings, accounting net worth and historical payout alongside the share price.
