The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) Share Price Falls 2.27% Today
- September 1, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
The New India Assurance Share Price moved lower in early trade, with NIACL last traded at Rs 163.25, down 2.27% from the previous close of Rs 167.05. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 27,571.04 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. That makes the move a clean price-action event rather than a story built on a fresh corporate trigger. For readers tracking The New India Assurance Share Price Today, the focus is on the opening level, intraday range and valuation context in the insurance sector. In The New India Assurance Share Price News, the absence of a verified reason means the day’s decline should be read alongside fundamentals, sector benchmarks and peer positioning rather than assumptions.
The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 163.25 |
| Previous Close | Rs 167.05 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 3.80 (-2.27%) |
| Open | Rs 167.05 |
| High | Rs 167.1 |
| Low | Rs 162.45 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 27,571.04 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
The New India Assurance Share Price Today shows a decline from Rs 167.05 to Rs 163.25, a drop of Rs 3.80 or 2.27%. The stock opened at Rs 167.05, matched the previous close at the open, touched a high of Rs 167.10 and a low of Rs 162.45 during the period covered here. That range shows the move stayed contained but decisively weaker than the starting point. For The New India Assurance Share Price, the Large Cap label is relevant because it frames the company as a sizeable listed insurer rather than a niche smaller listing. In The New India Assurance Share Price Today, the market capitalisation of Rs 27,571.04 crore gives the move context without turning it into a broader judgement. As of 01 October 2026 at 9:53:06 AM IST, The New India Assurance Share Price was trading below the previous close, and the next layer of analysis is the fundamental setup.
The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 27,571.04 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 35.79x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.13x |
| ROE | 5.95% |
| ROCE | 5.44% |
| EPS | Rs 4.67 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 148.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) fundamental metrics show P/E 35.79x, P/B 1.13x, ROE 5.95%, ROCE 5.44%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
The New India Assurance Company has a market capitalisation of Rs 27,571.04 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 35.79x, P/B at 1.13x 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 0.9%, 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 37.88x, 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 | 35.79x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 37.88x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 43.79x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.56x to 107.71x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.13x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 4.65x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 4.43x |
| 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 27,571.04 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 56,193.43 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 99,483.04 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 35.79x, which is below the benchmark median of 37.88x, a difference of -5.52%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.
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 | 4,99,801.32 | 8.3 | 2.55 | 37.7 | 37.75 |
| SBI Life Insurance Company | SBILIFE | 1,69,690.85 | 65.24 | 8.43 | 13.77 | 14.15 |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company | HDFCLIFE | 1,13,604.68 | 57.14 | 5.77 | 11.54 | 10.01 |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company | ICICIGI | 79,089.02 | 32.57 | 4.65 | 17.9 | 23.62 |
| ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company | ICICIPRULI | 64,855.49 | 0 | 4.7 | 12.62 | 11.82 |
The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) has a P/E ratio of 35.79x compared with the displayed peer median of 32.57x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. 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 27,571.04 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching The New India Assurance
- The New India Assurance Share Price is down 2.27% today, making the stock a live market mover for insurance watchers.
- The latest move comes without a verified company-specific catalyst, so The New India Assurance Share Price News stays anchored to price action.
- The P/B ratio of 1.13 places The New India Assurance Share Price at a lower valuation multiple than several insurance peers.
- ROE of 5.95% and ROCE of 5.44% keep The New India Assurance Fundamental Analysis in focus.
- The Large Cap market capitalisation of Rs 27,571.04 crore keeps The New India Assurance Share Price Today relevant for sector comparison.
About The New India Assurance
The New India Assurance Company operates in the insurance sector and the broader insurance industry. The New India Assurance Share Price reflects a business that participates in insurance underwriting and related services within a highly competitive listed universe. The company’s market capitalisation places it in the Large Cap category, which helps position it among established insurers rather than newly listed names. In The New India Assurance Stock News, the key company profile points are the sector, the industry and the valuation metrics already visible in the market. The New India Assurance Share Price therefore belongs to a business context where pricing, capital strength and return ratios are all closely watched, even when there is no fresh corporate event attached to the day’s move.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is The New India Assurance Share Price falling today?
Ans. According to Univest data, The New India Assurance Share Price is lower by 2.27% today. No company-specific catalyst is established, so the move is confirmed as a price event rather than a news-led trigger.
What is The New India Assurance Share Price today?
Ans. The New India Assurance Share Price was last traded at Rs 163.25, compared with the previous close of Rs 167.05. The stock opened at the previous close and traded between Rs 162.45 and Rs 167.10.
How much did The New India Assurance Share Price decline?
Ans. The New India Assurance Share Price declined by Rs 3.80, which equals 2.27%. That move took the stock from Rs 167.05 to Rs 163.25 during the period covered in the latest Univest figures.
What is The New India Assurance market capitalisation?
Ans. The New India Assurance Share Price is supported by a market capitalisation of Rs 27,571.04 crore. Univest classifies the company as Large Cap, which places it among established listed insurers.
What do the valuation ratios mean for The New India Assurance Share Price?
Ans. The New India Assurance Share Price comes with a P/E ratio of 35.79 and a P/B ratio of 1.13. Those numbers help frame valuation alongside the sector benchmark and listed peers.
How strong are The New India Assurance fundamentals?
Ans. The New India Assurance Share Price is backed by ROE of 5.95%, ROCE of 5.44%, EPS of Rs 4.67 and book value of Rs 148.26. The dividend yield stands at 0.9%.
How does The New India Assurance compare with insurance peers?
Ans. The New India Assurance Share Price compares with peers such as LICI, SBI Life, HDFC Life and ICICI Lombard. Its P/B is lower than most, while ROE and ROCE are below several listed insurers.
What should investors track next in The New India Assurance Share Price?
Ans. Investors watching The New India Assurance Share Price can track intraday price behaviour, valuation ratios, sector benchmark comparisons and any verified company news. Univest keeps these company details together for quick reference.
