The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) Share Price Falls 2.54% Today

Published:   24 September 2026 at 9:20:23 AM IST

NIACL Share Price fell today, with The New India Assurance Company ending at Rs 186.25, down 2.54% from the previous close of Rs 191.10. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 30,883.52 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. In today’s NIACL Share Price Today move, the stock opened at Rs 187.95, touched an intraday high of Rs 187.95 and a low of Rs 186.15. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking NIACL Stock News, the session is relevant because it combines a visible price fall with a clear valuation profile, sector context and benchmark comparison.

The move is also notable because the stock closed below its opening level and below the previous close, while turnover was Rs 0.47 crore. This NIACL Share Price Update does not point to a stated external trigger, so the focus stays on what the figures themselves show: price action, valuation, and where The New India Assurance Company fits within the insurance universe. Univest readers can use this as a starting point for NIACL News Today and further Stock Analysis.

The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 186.25
Previous Close	Rs 191.1
Today's Move	-Rs 4.85 (-2.54%)
Open	Rs 187.95
High	Rs 187.95
Low	Rs 186.15
Turnover	Rs 0.47 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 30,883.52 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

The day’s price action for NIACL Share Price was straightforward: the stock moved from the previous close of Rs 191.10 to a current price of Rs 186.25, a decline of Rs 4.85 or 2.54%. The session opened at Rs 187.95, matched the day’s high at Rs 187.95, and slipped to a low of Rs 186.15. That range shows that the stock stayed close to the lower end of the day’s band after the open.

For readers following NIACL Share Price Today, the key facts are the gap between the previous close and the current price, plus the intraday range between Rs 187.95 and Rs 186.15. Turnover stood at Rs 0.47 crore. Because the workflow has already identified the event as a price fall, this NIACL Share Price Fall is best understood as a same-day move in an insurance company with a Large Cap market-cap category and a market capitalisation of Rs 30,883.52 crore.

In the context of NIACL Stock News, the session was defined by a lower close, a narrow price band and no company-specific reason in the supplied data. That sets up the next question around valuation and business fundamentals, which matter more when the day’s move is not tied to a verified trigger. The broader NIACL Share Price News therefore rests on facts, not assumption.

The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 30,883.52 crore
P/E Ratio	40.94x
P/B Ratio	1.29x
ROE	5.95%
ROCE	5.44%
EPS	Rs 4.67
Book Value Per Share	Rs 148.26
Dividend Yield	0.78%

ROE stands at 5.95% and ROCE at 5.44%, which are modest in relation to the insurance sector benchmark discussed later. For NIACL Fundamental Analysis, the split is important: a relatively high P/E with a low P/B often means investors are not looking only at book value, but the current earnings and return profile still matter. The dividend yield of 0.78% adds another reference point for income-oriented readers, while EPS of Rs 4.67 and book value of Rs 148.26 show the per-share financial base.

For those tracking NIACL Share Price Today, the fundamentals do not explain the day’s decline by themselves, but they do explain why the stock keeps appearing in NIACL Stock News and NIACL Share News discussions. Univest uses this type of structured NIACL Company News coverage to connect the price fall with the company’s reported numbers.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Insurance
Industry	Insurance
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	40.94x
Benchmark Median P/E	41.06x
Benchmark Average P/E	45.21x
Benchmark P/E Range	6.8x to 109.66x
Company P/B Ratio	1.29x
Benchmark Median P/B	4.42x
Benchmark Average P/B	4.56x
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 30,883.52 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 59,825.04 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 1,02,577.72 crore

NIACL operates in the Insurance sector and Insurance industry, and the supplied benchmark covers the same industry with 11 companies. The company’s P/E of 40.94 compares with a sector median of 41.06 and an average of 45.21. That places NIACL close to the median and below the average. Its P/B of 1.29 is far below the sector median of 4.42 and the average of 4.56, which is a significant comparison point for NIACL Fundamental Analysis.

ROE of 5.95% is below the benchmark median of 12.62% and average of 13.63%, while ROCE of 5.44% is also below the benchmark median of 11.82% and average of 14.60%. The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 30,883.52 crore is below the benchmark median of Rs 59,825.04 crore and the benchmark average of Rs 102,577.72 crore. In the same industry, the benchmark range runs from Rs 14,402 crore to Rs 5,09,794.81 crore.

This sector view matters for NIACL Share Price News because it shows how the stock’s valuation and returns sit against the insurance peer set. The same industry benchmark also helps explain why investors may keep monitoring NIACL Stock Performance and NIACL Share Price Update even when the day’s move itself is not tied to a disclosed event.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Life Insurance Corporation of India	LICI	5,09,794.81	8.57	2.64	37.7	37.75
SBI Life Insurance Company	SBILIFE	1,76,298.27	67.78	8.76	13.77	14.15
HDFC Life Insurance Company	HDFCLIFE	1,21,621.53	61.83	6.24	11.54	10.01
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company	ICICIGI	75,192.03	30.97	4.42	17.9	23.62
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company	ICICIPRULI	70,500.78	0	5.14	12.62	11.82

Against listed peers, NIACL Share Price sits in the middle range on valuation but below several private-sector insurers on market size. LICI has a market cap of Rs 5,09,794.81 crore and a P/E of 8.57, while SBI Life is valued at Rs 1,76,298.27 crore with a P/E of 67.78. HDFC Life stands at Rs 1,21,621.53 crore with a P/E of 61.83. ICICI Lombard carries a P/E of 30.97 and a market cap of Rs 75,192.03 crore.

For return ratios, NIACL’s ROE of 5.95% and ROCE of 5.44% are below ICICI Lombard’s 17.90% and 23.62%, SBI Life’s 13.77% and 14.15%, and HDFC Life’s 11.54% and 10.01%. Its P/B of 1.29 is also lower than several peers, though above GICRE’s 0.99. In NIACL Stock News terms, the peer set suggests that today’s move should be viewed with a valuation lens rather than a simple price-only lens.

Why Investors Are Watching NIACL

• NIACL Share Price fell 2.54% today to Rs 186.25 after closing the previous session at Rs 191.10.
• The stock opened at Rs 187.95, touched Rs 187.95 during the day and marked a low of Rs 186.15.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 30,883.52 crore and the market-cap category is Large Cap.
• P/E is 40.94, P/B is 1.29, EPS is Rs 4.67 and book value is Rs 148.26.
• ROE is 5.95%, ROCE is 5.44% and the sector benchmark shows 11 companies in the same industry.

About The New India Assurance Company

The New India Assurance Company is classified in the Insurance sector and Insurance industry. The company’s profile in this article is built from the verified market and sector data supplied for NIACL Share Price analysis. It trades on the Indian market under symbol NIACL and is covered here as part of NIACL Latest News and NIACL Company News coverage on Univest.

In today’s context, the important reference points are the current share price, market capitalisation, valuation ratios, earnings per share, book value and dividend yield. These facts help frame NIACL Stock Performance without adding assumptions beyond the supplied data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did NIACL Share Price fall today?

Ans.  NIACL Share Price fell 2.54% to Rs 186.25 today. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the move. The previous close was Rs 191.1.

What was NIACL Share Price Today compared with the previous close?

Ans.  NIACL Share Price Today was Rs 186.25 versus the previous close of Rs 191.10. That reflects a drop of Rs 4.85 in a single session. The previous close was Rs 191.1.

What is NIACL’s market capitalisation?

Ans.  NIACL’s market capitalisation is Rs 30,883.52 crore. The stock is placed in the Large Cap category, which is a factual size classification from the supplied data. The company operates in the Insurance sector.

How does NIACL compare with the insurance sector on valuation?

Ans.  NIACL’s P/E of 40.94 is close to the sector median of 41.06 and below the average of 45.21. Its P/B of 1.29 is well below the sector median of 4.42.

What do NIACL’s ROE and ROCE show?

Ans.  NIACL’s ROE is 5.95% and ROCE is 5.44%. Both are below the sector benchmark median and average, so these ratios provide important context for NIACL Fundamental Analysis. ROE stands at 5.95%.

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

Ans.  NIACL’s EPS is Rs 4.67, book value is Rs 148.26 per share and dividend yield is 0.78%. Together, they give a per-share view of earnings, accounting value and historical payout.

Which peers are useful for NIACL Share Price comparison?

Ans.  Useful peers in the supplied set include LICI, SBILIFE, HDFCLIFE, ICICIGI, ICICIPRULI, GICRE, STARHEALTH, GODIGIT and NIVABUPA. Their valuation and return ratios provide a direct comparison frame. The previous close was Rs 191.1.