The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) Share Price rises 2.92% as NIACL trades at Rs 201.2

NIACL Share Price is rising today, with The New India Assurance Company Ltd. trading at Rs 201.2, up 2.92%, and carrying a market capitalisation of Rs 32,819.92 crore. The move places NIACL among the notable stocks in news in the insurance space on Stock Market Today. According to latest Univest data, the price event is clear, but the company-specific catalyst is not established in the verified numbers. For investors tracking NIACL Share Price Today, the main question is whether the gain is being supported by valuation, business quality and sector positioning. Univest is useful here because it lets readers view the stock in context rather than as a standalone one-day move. The same lens also helps with NIACL Stock News and NIACL Share News searches.

NIACL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 201.2
Previous Close	Rs 195.5
Today's Move	Rs 5.7 (+2.92%)
Open	Rs 195.8
High	Rs 201.8
Low	Rs 195.8
Turnover	Rs 2.42 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 32,819.92 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) rose to Rs 201.2 from the previous close of Rs 195.5, a move of Rs 5.7 or 2.92%. The stock opened at Rs 195.8, reached a high of Rs 201.8, recorded a low of Rs 195.8.

NIACL Share Price Today moved from a previous close of Rs 195.5 to Rs 201.2, a rise of Rs 5.7 or 2.92%. The stock opened at Rs 195.8, touched a high of Rs 201.8 and a low of Rs 195.8, which shows that the move was built from a firm start and held near the day’s upper range. Turnover stood at Rs 2.42 crore. The latest Univest data confirms a clean share price rise, but it does not establish a company-specific trigger. For readers scanning NIACL Stock News, the important point is that the move is price-led, not narration-led, and it keeps NIACL Share Price Live in active focus through the morning session.

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

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 32,819.92 crore
P/E Ratio	41.88x
P/B Ratio	1.32x
ROE	5.95%
ROCE	5.44%
EPS	Rs 4.67
Book Value Per Share	Rs 148.26
Dividend Yield	0.77%

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) fundamental metrics show P/E 41.88x, P/B 1.32x, 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 32819.92 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 41.88x, P/B at 1.32x 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 0.77%, 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 41.7x, 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	41.88x
Benchmark Median P/E	41.7x
Benchmark Average P/E	45.45x
Benchmark P/E Range	7.04x to 111.58x
Company P/B Ratio	1.32x
Benchmark Median P/B	4.45x
Company ROE	5.95%
Benchmark Median ROE	12.62%
Company ROCE	5.44%
Benchmark Median ROCE	11.82%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 32,819.92 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 62,377.69 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 41.88x, which is above the benchmark median of 41.7x, a difference of +0.43%. 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	5,16,752.31	8.84	2.72	37.7	37.75
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd.	SBILIFE	1,72,977.47	66.51	8.6	13.77	14.15
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.	HDFCLIFE	1,15,907.62	58.52	5.91	11.54	10.01
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.	ICICIGI	75,639.86	31.15	4.45	17.9	23.62
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd.	ICICIPRULI	72,479.25	0	5.24	12.62	11.82

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) has a P/E ratio of 41.88x compared with the displayed peer median of 31.15x. 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 32,819.92 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching NIACL

• NIACL Share Price rose 2.92% to Rs 201.2, keeping the stock in focus on Stock Market Today.
• The intraday move stayed near the upper end of the day’s range, with the high at Rs 201.8.
• Valuation remains notable: P/E is 41.88, while P/B is 1.32 and dividend yield is 0.77%.
• Return ratios are moderate, with ROE at 5.95% and ROCE at 5.44%.
• Insurance-sector comparison shows NIACL below many peers on returns and market cap, which keeps the stock in the stocks rising today conversation.

About The New India Assurance Company Ltd.

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. is an Indian general insurance company operating in the Insurance industry. NIACL serves policyholders through insurance offerings across the business line and remains one of the recognised names in the sector. In market terms, the company is part of the broader insurance universe that investors compare using valuation, returns and scale. Its current market capitalisation of Rs 32,819.92 crore places it in the mid-cap range within the sector benchmark used here.

NIACL Stock News often draws attention because the company sits in a regulated financial segment where return ratios, book value and premium valuation matter as much as short-term price action. On Univest, readers usually check NIACL Share Price alongside financial analysis, company overview and sector positioning so that a one-day rise is viewed in context rather than isolation. For anyone searching NIACL News Today or NIACL Company News, the business profile is straightforward: a large listed insurance franchise with market relevance, but one that still needs earnings quality to justify stronger rerating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is NIACL Share Price rising today?

Ans. NIACL Share Price is up 2.92% to Rs 201.2, but the latest Univest data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move is confirmed by price action, not by a verified event note.

What is NIACL Share Price Today?

Ans. NIACL Share Price Today is Rs 201.2, compared with a previous close of Rs 195.5. That means the stock is trading higher by Rs 5.7 in the current market session.

What is NIACL market capitalisation?

Ans. NIACL market capitalisation stands at Rs 32,819.92 crore. Market cap shows company size in the market, and for NIACL it places the insurer in the mid-cap range within its peer set.

How did NIACL trade in the day so far?

Ans. NIACL opened at Rs 195.8, touched a high of Rs 201.8 and a low of Rs 195.8. The pattern shows a steady morning move that kept the stock near the upper end of its range.

What do NIACL valuation ratios show?

Ans. NIACL trades at a P/E of 41.88 and a P/B of 1.32. The earnings multiple is slightly above the sector median, while the book multiple is far lower than many insurance peers.

How strong are NIACL profitability metrics?

Ans. NIACL reports ROE of 5.95% and ROCE of 5.44%. Those ratios are below the sector median and average, which suggests the current share price rise is happening against moderate return metrics.

How does NIACL compare with insurance peers?

Ans. NIACL has a smaller market cap than LICI, SBILIFE, HDFCLIFE and ICICIGI. It also trails several peers on ROE and ROCE, although its P/B is much lower than the sector’s richer valuations.

Should investors track NIACL Share Price on Univest?

Ans. Yes, Univest helps track NIACL Share Price with live price updates, financial ratios, sector context and peer comparison. That combination is useful when a stock is rising today but the catalyst is not verified.

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