The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL): The New India Assurance Share Price Rises 3.52% Today

The New India Assurance Share Price rose to Rs 192.4, up 3.52% from the previous close of Rs 185.85. The stock gained Rs 6.55 in the session, with market capitalisation at Rs 31,542.72 crore and turnover at Rs 3.4 crore.

The stock opened at Rs 184.5, touched an intraday high of Rs 193.45 and a low of Rs 182.6. That range shows the counter dipped below the open early and then recovered strongly through the day.

For readers tracking The New India Assurance Share Price today, the available dataset confirms the move but does not confirm any company-specific trigger. So the most useful way to read today’s rise is through price action, fundamentals and industry comparison rather than speculation about a catalyst.

On the fundamental side, valuation looks mixed. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 39.81, close to the same-industry median of 41.08 and below the industry average of 45.64. Its P/B ratio of 1.25 is well below the industry median of 4.61 and average of 4.62. However, return ratios are softer: ROE is 5.95 and ROCE is 5.44, both below the industry medians of 12.62 and 11.82.

That combination matters. A lower P/B can suggest a less expensive balance-sheet multiple versus peers, but weaker return metrics mean investors may still want evidence of stronger operating efficiency before drawing bigger conclusions from one day’s move.

The New India Assurance Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 192.4
Previous Close	Rs 185.85
Today's Move	Rs 6.55 (+3.52%)
Open	Rs 184.5
High	Rs 193.45
Low	Rs 182.6
Turnover	Rs 3.4 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 31,542.72 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) rose to Rs 192.4 from the previous close of Rs 185.85, a move of Rs 6.55 or 3.52%. The stock opened at Rs 184.5, reached a high of Rs 193.45, recorded a low of Rs 182.6.

The New India Assurance Share Price moved from a previous close of Rs 185.85 to Rs 192.4, a rise of Rs 6.55 or 3.52%. Intraday, the stock opened at Rs 184.5, fell to Rs 182.6 and then climbed to Rs 193.45.

That pattern suggests buyers regained control after early weakness. The fact that the price moved from below the open to near the day’s high is a stronger signal than a flat session drifting around the prior close. Turnover stood at Rs 3.4 crore, adding basic liquidity context to the move.

From a pure market-structure perspective, today’s session places NIACL among notable insurance names in focus. But the data does not confirm whether the rise came from company news, sector sentiment or broader market positioning. Investors should therefore separate the clear fact of the price rise from any unverified narrative around it.

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

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 31,542.72 crore
P/E Ratio	39.81x
P/B Ratio	1.25x
ROE	5.95%
ROCE	5.44%
EPS	Rs 4.67
Book Value Per Share	Rs 148.26
Dividend Yield	0.81%

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) fundamental metrics show P/E 39.81x, P/B 1.25x, 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 31542.72 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 39.81x, P/B at 1.25x 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 0.81%, 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 41.08x, 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	39.81x
Benchmark Median P/E	41.08x
Benchmark Average P/E	45.64x
Benchmark P/E Range	7.01x to 111.47x
Company P/B Ratio	1.25x
Benchmark Median P/B	4.61x
Company ROE	5.95%
Benchmark Median ROE	12.62%
Company ROCE	5.44%
Benchmark Median ROCE	11.82%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 31,542.72 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 62,246.11 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 39.81x, which is below the benchmark median of 41.08x, a difference of -3.09%. 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	5,27,884.31	8.66	2.66	37.7	37.75
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd.	SBILIFE	1,75,385.51	67.43	8.72	13.77	14.15
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.	HDFCLIFE	1,18,167.11	59.51	6.01	11.54	10.01
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.	ICICIGI	78,287.1	32.24	4.61	17.9	23.62
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd.	ICICIPRULI	74,137	0	5.25	12.62	11.82

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) has a P/E ratio of 39.81x compared with the displayed peer median of 32.24x. 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 31,542.72 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching The New India Assurance

• The stock rose 3.52% to Rs 192.4 today.
• It moved from an intraday low of Rs 182.6 to a high of Rs 193.45.
• P/E of 39.81 is close to the industry median of 41.08.
• P/B of 1.25 is well below the industry median of 4.61.
• ROE of 5.95 and ROCE of 5.44 remain below sector medians.
• Market cap stands at Rs 31,542.72 crore.

About The New India Assurance

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. is a listed Insurance sector company within the Insurance industry. For market participants, its importance in today’s session comes from the combination of a visible price rise, a Rs 31,542.72 crore market capitalisation and a financial profile that can be compared directly with other major insurance names.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is The New India Assurance Share Price rising today?

Ans. The New India Assurance Share Price rose 3.52% to Rs 192.4 from the previous close of Rs 185.85. The supplied data confirms the move and turnover of Rs 3.4 crore, but it does not confirm a company-specific catalyst.

What is The New India Assurance Share Price today?

Ans. The New India Assurance Share Price today is Rs 192.4. The stock opened at Rs 184.5, touched a high of Rs 193.45 and a low of Rs 182.6. The previous close was Rs 185.85.

How do NIACL’s valuations compare with the insurance industry?

Ans. NIACL’s P/E is 39.81 versus the industry median of 41.08, while its P/B is 1.25 versus the industry median of 4.61. That means the earnings multiple is near the sector middle, but the book-value multiple is much lower.

How do return ratios compare with peers?

Ans. NIACL reports ROE of 5.95 and ROCE of 5.44. Both are below the industry medians of 12.62 and 11.82, and below the large listed peers shown in the comparison set.

What is the market capitalisation of The New India Assurance?

Ans. The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 31,542.72 crore, below the same-industry median of Rs 62,246.11 crore. The company operates in the Insurance sector. Its P/E ratio is 39.81x. ROE is 5.95% and ROCE is 5.44%.