The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL): NIACL Share Price Rises 2.72% as Stock Trades at Rs 192.5

Published: 23 September 2026 at 9:49:19 AM IST

NIACL Share Price was Rs 192.5 on 23 September 2026, up 2.72% from the previous close of Rs 187.4. The New India Assurance Company Ltd. now carries a market capitalisation of Rs 30,768.16 crore, placing today’s move in a clear size and valuation context. The stock opened at Rs 188.9, touched an intraday high of Rs 192.8 and a low of Rs 187.4, while turnover stood at Rs 1.94 crore.

The same-day price rise confirms a positive trading session for NIACL Share Price, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For investors tracking NIACL Share Price Today, the key question is whether today’s gain fits the insurer’s valuation, profitability and sector positioning. Univest’s AI narrative shows the move in factual terms, then sets out the financial context that can help readers interpret NIACL Stock News without adding assumptions.

The broader setup matters because NIACL Share Price now sits near the day’s high and above the open, while the company also trades on a PE of 40.15, PB of 1.26, ROE of 5.95%, ROCE of 5.44%, EPS of 4.67, book value of Rs 148.26 and dividend yield of 0.8%. This is why the stock appears in NIACL Share Price News and NIACL Stock Gaining Today searches: the move is factual, and the financial backdrop adds context.

NIACL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 192.5
Previous Close	Rs 187.4
Today's Move	Rs 5.1 (+2.72%)
Open	Rs 188.9
High	Rs 192.8
Low	Rs 187.4
Turnover	Rs 1.94 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 30,768.16 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) rose to Rs 192.5 from the previous close of Rs 187.4, a move of Rs 5.1 or 2.72%. The stock opened at Rs 188.9, reached a high of Rs 192.8, recorded a low of Rs 187.4.

NIACL Share Price today rose by Rs 5.10, or 2.72%, to Rs 192.5. The session began at Rs 188.9, moved between Rs 187.4 and Rs 192.8, and finished close to the day’s high. That sequence shows a straightforward price rise on the day, with the stock holding above its previous close of Rs 187.4. Turnover of Rs 1.94 crore gives a factual measure of traded value for the session. For readers following NIACL Share Price Live or NIACL Share Price Update, the important point is that the price action itself is visible and verified, while the supplied data does not establish a company-specific reason for the move. Univest presents the event as a same-day gain rather than as a forecast or recommendation.

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

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 30,768.16 crore
P/E Ratio	40.15x
P/B Ratio	1.26x
ROE	5.95%
ROCE	5.44%
EPS	Rs 4.67
Book Value Per Share	Rs 148.26
Dividend Yield	0.8%

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) fundamental metrics show P/E 40.15x, P/B 1.26x, 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 30768.16 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 40.15x, P/B at 1.26x 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 0.8%, 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 40.8x, 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	40.15x
Benchmark Median P/E	40.8x
Benchmark Average P/E	45.08x
Benchmark P/E Range	6.74x to 111.07x
Company P/B Ratio	1.26x
Benchmark Median P/B	4.37x
Company ROE	5.95%
Benchmark Median ROE	12.62%
Company ROCE	5.44%
Benchmark Median ROCE	11.82%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 30,768.16 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 60,737.33 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 40.15x, which is below the benchmark median of 40.8x, a difference of -1.59%. 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	5,05,999.82	8.49	2.61	37.7	37.75
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd.	SBILIFE	1,75,600.9	67.52	8.73	13.77	14.15
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.	HDFCLIFE	1,21,230.47	61.58	6.22	11.54	10.01
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.	ICICIGI	74,211.81	30.56	4.37	17.9	23.62
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd.	ICICIPRULI	71,835.41	0	5.15	12.62	11.82

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) has a P/E ratio of 40.15x compared with the displayed peer median of 30.56x. 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 30,768.16 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching NIACL

• NIACL Share Price rose 2.72% today to Rs 192.5 from Rs 187.4.
• The stock traded between Rs 187.4 and Rs 192.8 during the session.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 30,768.16 crore.
• PE is 40.15, while PB is 1.26 and book value is Rs 148.26.
• ROE is 5.95% and ROCE is 5.44% in the supplied data.

About NIACL

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. is part of the Insurance sector and the Insurance industry. NIACL Share Price is therefore followed in the context of a general insurer rather than a diversified financial company. The supplied data does not include a segment breakup or product mix, so the company should be read through the verified figures available today: its market capitalisation, valuation multiples, return ratios, earnings per share, book value and dividend yield.

For readers using NIACL Share Price Today, the company overview is straightforward. The stock’s current price is Rs 192.5, while the broader context includes a PE of 40.15, PB of 1.26, EPS of Rs 4.67 and dividend yield of 0.8%. That combination helps explain why NIACL Stock News and NIACL Company News often start with the day’s price move and then move into fundamentals and sector comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did NIACL Share Price rise today?

Ans. NIACL Share Price rose 2.72% to Rs 192.5, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session shows a higher close, an intraday high of Rs 192.8 and turnover of Rs 1.94 crore.

What is NIACL Share Price today?

Ans. NIACL Share Price today is Rs 192.5. The stock gained Rs 5.10, or 2.72%, from the previous close of Rs 187.4, making it a clearly positive same-day move in verified market data.

What was NIACL’s intraday range?

Ans. NIACL traded between Rs 187.4 and Rs 192.8 during the session. The open was Rs 188.9, so the stock spent the day above the previous close and finished close to the high.

How is NIACL valued versus its sector?

Ans. NIACL has a PE of 40.15 and PB of 1.26. In the same-industry set, PE median is 40.8 and PB median is 4.37, so the stock trades near the PE median and well below the PB median.

What do NIACL’s ROE and ROCE show?

Ans. NIACL reports ROE of 5.95% and ROCE of 5.44%. Both are below the sector median and average in the supplied benchmark set, which gives context to the stock’s valuation and earnings profile.

What is NIACL’s market capitalisation?

Ans. NIACL’s market capitalisation is Rs 30,768.16 crore. That places it below the sector median of Rs 60,737.33 crore and below the sector average of Rs 1,02,203.67 crore in the supplied comparison set.

What are NIACL’s EPS, book value and dividend yield?

Ans. NIACL has EPS of Rs 4.67, book value of Rs 148.26 and dividend yield of 0.8%. These numbers help frame NIACL Share Price alongside earnings, accounting value and historical payout context.

How does NIACL compare with insurance peers?

Ans. NIACL’s PE of 40.15 is below SBILIFE and HDFCLIFE but above LICI and ICICIGI. Its PB of 1.26 is lower than all four listed peers, while ROE and ROCE are also lower.