The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL): NIACL Share Price hits fresh 52-week high; stock trades at Rs 225.45

NIACL Share Price is in focus after The New India Assurance Company Ltd. touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 242.65 and was last traded at Rs 225.45, down Rs 4.35 or 1.89% from the previous close of Rs 229.8. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 37,871.04 crore. The latest Univest data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking NIACL Share Price Today, the move is notable because the stock reached its yearly high before trading back below that level during the morning session on 07 September 2026 at 9:22 AM IST.

NIACL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. is among the names appearing in NIACL Stock News and NIACL Share News today, mainly because the stock printed a new 52-week peak of Rs 242.65 after opening at Rs 234.35. With the day low also at Rs 225.45, the price moved through a wide intraday range. Investors following NIACL Share Price Live can see that the event is price-led and measurable, while the latest Univest figures also show a turnover of Rs 14.57 crore.

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 225.45
Previous Close	Rs 229.8
Today's Move	Rs -4.35 (-1.89%)
Open	Rs 234.35
High	Rs 242.65
Low	Rs 225.45
Turnover	Rs 14.57 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 37,871.04 crore

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) traded at Rs 225.45 versus the previous close of Rs 229.8, a fall of 1.89%. The stock opened at Rs 234.35, reached a high of Rs 242.65 and touched a low of Rs 225.45.

NIACL Share Price Today reflects a clear intraday swing between Rs 225.45 and Rs 242.65, with the stock opening at Rs 234.35 and matching the day’s high at its fresh 52-week high. The previous close was Rs 229.8, so the stock was lower by Rs 4.35 and 1.89% at the last traded level. The breakout over the prior 52-week high is 0.00% because the earlier high and the day high are the same Rs 242.65. Turnover stood at Rs 14.57 crore, which gives a factual read on traded value without implying anything about participation or conviction.

For NIACL Stock News readers, the main fact is that the yearly high was first printed and then the stock traded below it later in the same morning. That makes the move relevant for anyone watching NIACL Share Price Update, especially as the stock continues to trade within the price band established today. The price action also keeps NIACL Share Price in the spotlight across NSE and BSE market updates.

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 37,871.04 crore
P/E Ratio	49.23x
P/B Ratio	1.55x
ROE	5.95%
ROCE	5.44%
EPS	Rs 4.67
Book Value Per Share	Rs 148.26
Dividend Yield	0.65%

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) fundamental metrics show P/E 49.23x, P/B 1.55x, 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 37871.04 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 49.23x, P/B at 1.55x 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 0.65%, 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 41.18x, median ROE of 12.63%, median ROCE of 12.69%. 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	49.23x
Benchmark Median P/E	41.18x
Benchmark Average P/E	46.39x
Benchmark P/E Range	7.09x to 113.53x
Company P/B Ratio	1.55x
Benchmark Median P/B	4.79x
Company ROE	5.95%
Benchmark Median ROE	12.63%
Company ROCE	5.44%
Benchmark Median ROCE	12.69%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 37,871.04 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 67,374.68 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 49.23x, which is above the benchmark median of 41.18x, a difference of +19.55%. 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 12.63%, a difference of -52.89%. The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) has a ROCE of 5.44%, which is below the benchmark median of 12.69%, a difference of -57.13%.

Track stocks reaching yearly peaks through the Univest 52-week-high screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd.	STARHEALTH	32,774.56	38.82	3.23	7.62	9.7
Go Digit General Insurance Ltd.	GODIGIT	24,010.82	48.76	5.14	12.63	13.56
General Insurance Corporation of India	GICRE	62,930.33	7.09	1.03	17.9	22.43
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.	ICICIGI	75,440.02	31.07	4.44	17.9	23.62
CANARA HSBC LIFE INS CO L	CANHLIFE	14,910.25	113.53	9.13	8.11	8.35

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) has a P/E ratio of 49.23x compared with the displayed peer median of 38.82x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 5.95% compares with a peer median of 12.63% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 5.44% versus the displayed peer median of 13.56%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 37,871.04 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching NIACL

• NIACL Share Price touched Rs 242.65, which is the fresh 52-week high for the stock.
• The last traded price was Rs 225.45, down Rs 4.35 or 1.89% from the previous close.
• Market capitalisation stood at Rs 37,871.04 crore.
• P/E was 49.23 and P/B was 1.55, giving a clear valuation reference for NIACL Share Price.
• ROE of 5.95% and ROCE of 5.44% place the company below the industry medians in the insurance benchmark.

About NIACL

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. operates in the Insurance sector and Insurance industry. NIACL is listed on NSE and BSE, and its stock profile is followed closely in NIACL Company News, NIACL Stock News and NIACL Share Price Live searches. The company’s latest financial and valuation numbers include EPS of Rs 4.67, book value of Rs 148.26 and dividend yield of 0.65%, which help frame NIACL Share Price alongside its broader company context.

The stock page is useful for readers who want to track NIACL Share Price Today, NIACL Share Price Update, NIACL Latest News and NIACL NSE movement in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is NIACL Share Price in the news today?

Ans. NIACL Share Price is in the news because the stock touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 242.65 and was last traded at Rs 225.45. That price event is the main verified development.

What is NIACL Share Price today?

Ans. NIACL Share Price was last traded at Rs 225.45, down Rs 4.35 or 1.89% from the previous close of Rs 229.8. The stock had earlier touched Rs 242.65 during the morning session.

What was the fresh 52-week high for NIACL?

What is the market capitalisation of NIACL?

Ans. NIACL’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 37,871.04 crore. That places the company within the same industry benchmark set used in the insurance sector comparison. The company operates in the Insurance sector.

How is NIACL valued on earnings and book value?

Ans. NIACL trades at a P/E of 49.23 and a P/B of 1.55. EPS is Rs 4.67 and book value is Rs 148.26 per share, giving a clear valuation reference.

How do NIACL’s ROE and ROCE compare with peers?

Ans. NIACL’s ROE is 5.95% and ROCE is 5.44%. Both are below the same-industry medians of 12.63% and 12.69%, which places the stock differently from stronger peer ratios. Comparable listed companies include Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd., Go Digit General Insurance Ltd., General Insurance.

What does the insurance sector comparison show for NIACL Share Price?

Ans. The insurance benchmark covers 10 companies. NIACL’s P/E of 49.23 is above the industry median of 41.18, while its P/B of 1.55 is far below the median of 4.79.

What should readers track next for NIACL Share Price?

Ans. Readers should track whether NIACL Share Price stays near the Rs 242.65 high, how it trades versus the previous close of Rs 229.8, and whether sector comparison remains consistent.

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