The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) Share Price Fall Streak: NIACL slips for second straight session
- October 14, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
The New India Assurance Company Share Price Fall Streak is now in its second straight session, with NIACL trading at Rs 187.50, down 2.01% from the previous close, and the company’s market capitalisation at Rs 30,776.40 crore. According to Univest data, the streak is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. The New India Assurance Company Share Price has therefore stayed under pressure for two qualifying sessions, and the latest move matters because it extends the decline rather than reflecting a one-off intraday dip.
For readers tracking The New India Assurance Company Share Price Fall Streak, the key point is that a second straight lower session changes the interpretation of the move. A single-day decline can be isolated, but a repeated pattern shows persistence in the share price fall. The company remains a Large Cap by market capitalisation context, and that size frame matters when comparing the move with insurance-sector benchmarks and peers. The latest figure should be read alongside valuation, profitability and peer ratios rather than as a standalone change in The New India Assurance Company Share Price.
The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) Share Price Fall Streak: Consecutive Decline Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 187.5 |
| Previous Close | Rs 191.35 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 3.85 (-2.01%) |
| Open | Rs 189.45 |
| High | Rs 189.45 |
| Low | Rs 185.35 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 30,776.4 crore |
The New India Assurance Company Share Price Fall Streak opened at Rs 189.45, touched a high of Rs 189.45 and a low of Rs 185.35, and last traded at Rs 187.50 as of 14 October 2026 at 9:23:21 AM IST. That leaves the stock Rs 3.85 lower than the previous close of Rs 191.35, a decline of 2.01%. The New India Assurance Company Share Price therefore sat in the lower half of the day’s range after opening above the low but below the previous close. Market capitalisation stood at Rs 30,776.40 crore, which keeps the move relevant for Large Cap investors watching The New India Assurance Company Share Price Today.
The price action shows a clear gap between the previous close and the latest traded price, followed by trading that remained below the opening level. In a streak setup, The New India Assurance Company Share Price Fall Streak matters more than one isolated print because the repeat decline extends the same direction across two sessions. The range itself was relatively narrow, with the high equal to the open, while the low of Rs 185.35 gave the market a lower reference point for the morning. For anyone following The New India Assurance Company Share Price Live, the next step is to place this pattern beside the company’s fundamentals.
What the Consecutive Declines Show
The New India Assurance Company Share Price Fall Streak now reflects a cumulative move of 0.4% from the streak start base price of Rs 186.75. That makes the pattern worth watching even though the total fall across the streak is modest. The first session anchor sits at Rs 186.75, and the second straight session has taken the latest traded price to Rs 187.50, which means the path has been choppy rather than linear. The New India Assurance Company Share Price Fall Streak therefore points to repeated lower sessions, not a finished trend call.
For readers comparing The New India Assurance Company Share Price today with the streak start, the main takeaway is persistence. Two qualifying declines in a row can matter more than a single intraday slip because they keep the stock in an extended price-fall pattern. According to Univest data, the price pattern is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. That makes the share price fall a matter of observed price action first, with context from valuation and sector positioning coming next in the analysis of The New India Assurance Company Share Price Fall Streak.
The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 30,776.4 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 40.99x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.29x |
| ROE | 5.95% |
| ROCE | 5.44% |
| EPS | Rs 4.67 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 148.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% |
The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) fundamental metrics show P/E 40.99x, P/B 1.29x, ROE 5.95%, ROCE 5.44%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.
The New India Assurance Company has a market capitalisation of Rs 30,776.40 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 40.99x, P/B at 1.29x 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. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 4.67, book value per share of Rs 148.26, dividend yield of 0.78%, 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 40.53x, median ROE of 12.62%, median ROCE of 11.82%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Insurance |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 40.99x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 40.53x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 44.61x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.31x to 96.94x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.29x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 4.73x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 4.51x |
| Company ROE | 5.95% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 12.62% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 13.63% |
| Company ROCE | 5.44% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.82% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 14.6% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 30,776.4 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 55,430.27 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 1,00,799.2 crore |
The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) operates in the Insurance sector, within the Insurance industry.
The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) has a P/E ratio of 40.99x, which is above the benchmark median of 40.53x, a difference of +1.13%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
The New India Assurance Company (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 (NIACL) has a ROCE of 5.44%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.82%, a difference of -53.98%.
Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners 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 | 4,93,982.32 | 8.31 | 2.56 | 37.7 | 37.75 |
| SBI Life Insurance Company | SBILIFE | 1,69,475.82 | 65.16 | 8.42 | 13.77 | 14.15 |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company | HDFCLIFE | 1,21,371.68 | 61.59 | 6.22 | 11.54 | 10.01 |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company | ICICIGI | 84,940.04 | 34.98 | 5 | 17.9 | 23.62 |
| ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company | ICICIPRULI | 66,517.35 | NA | 4.73 | 12.62 | 11.82 |
The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) has a P/E ratio of 40.99x compared with the displayed peer median of 48.29x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. 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 (NIACL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 30,776.4 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching The New India Assurance Company
- The New India Assurance Company Share Price Fall Streak has extended to a second straight session, keeping the decline pattern in focus.
- The latest traded price of Rs 187.50 sits below the previous close of Rs 191.35, which keeps the share price fall visible in intraday data.
- P/E of 40.99, P/B of 1.29, ROE of 5.95% and ROCE of 5.44% give the stock a clear valuation and return profile.
- The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 30,776.40 crore places it in the Large Cap bracket and below the sector median.
- Insurance-sector peer comparisons show a mixed position, especially on returns versus valuation.
About The New India Assurance Company
The New India Assurance Company operates in the insurance sector and the insurance industry. For readers studying The New India Assurance Company Share Price Fall Streak, the business context is useful because the stock’s valuation and return ratios belong to a financial services name rather than a manufacturing or technology company. The company’s listed identity is straightforward: a Large Cap insurer with a market cap of Rs 30,776.40 crore. That gives The New India Assurance Company Share Price a sector frame shaped by pricing, claims experience, profitability and capital efficiency rather than by physical output.
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Readers can track The New India Assurance Company Share Price on Univest for live price updates, fundamental ratios, 52-week levels and market insights. The New India Assurance Company Share Price Fall Streak can also be monitored alongside valuation, sector comparison and peer data in one place. That makes Univest useful for following how the stock behaves after each lower session.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is The New India Assurance Company Share Price falling today?
Ans. The New India Assurance Company Share Price is lower in a second straight session, but the price pattern does not come with a company-specific cause. The latest traded price is Rs 187.50, down 2.01% from the previous close.
What is The New India Assurance Company Share Price now?
Ans. The New India Assurance Company Share Price last traded at Rs 187.50 as of 14 October 2026 at 9:23:21 AM IST. That was below the previous close of Rs 191.35 and inside the day’s range of Rs 185.35 to.
What does the second straight session mean for NIACL?
Ans. The second straight session means the stock has registered qualifying lower sessions on consecutive trading days. For The New India Assurance Company Share Price, the cumulative change across the streak is 0.4% from the Rs 186.75 base.
What is the market capitalisation of The New India Assurance Company ?
Ans. The New India Assurance Company market capitalisation is Rs 30,776.40 crore. That places the stock in the Large Cap category and below the insurance-sector median market cap of Rs 55,430.27 crore used in the benchmark set.
How do the valuation ratios look after the streak?
Ans. The New India Assurance Company Share Price Streak leaves the company on a P/E of 40.99 and a P/B of 1.29. Because earnings and book value are unchanged across the streak, the multiple movement comes from price.
How does NIACL compare with insurance peers on ROE and ROCE?
Ans. The New India Assurance Company has ROE of 5.95% and ROCE of 5.44%. Both are below the sector medians of 12.62% and 11.82%, and also below several listed peers such as SBI Life and ICICI Lombard.
Is The New India Assurance Company expensive versus the sector?
Ans. The New India Assurance Company Share Price sits near the sector P/E median of 40.53, but its P/B of 1.29 is far below the industry median of 4.73. That makes the valuation picture mixed rather than one-sided.
What is the book value and EPS for NIACL?
Ans. The New India Assurance Company has EPS of Rs 4.67 and book value of Rs 148.26. Those figures help frame The New India Assurance Company Share Price after the decline, especially alongside the P/B ratio of 1.29.
Should investors track The New India Assurance Company Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes, if they want to follow the price fall streak, valuation ratios and insurance-sector context together. Univest brings The New India Assurance Company Share Price, fundamental analysis, 52-week levels and market insights into one view.
