The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited is an unlisted public sector insurance company established on 12th September 1947. It is a general insurance provider that is wholly owned by the (GOI) Government of India.
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited - Historical Brief
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited is a non-life insurance provider in India. It is entirely owned by the Government of India and operates under the regulatory supervision of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India.
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) was originally a subsidiary of the Life Insurance Corporation of India from 1956 to 1973. However, after the enactment of the General Insurance Business (Nationalization) Act, 1972, OICL became a subsidiary of the General Insurance Corporation (GIC) of India.
In 2003, the General Insurance Business (Nationalization) Amendment Act 2002 came into force. As a result, the entire ownership of the Oriental Insurance Corporation Company was transferred to the Government of India.
The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. - Business Overview
Primary Business
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited is engaged in the business of providing non-life insurance products to its customers. OICL specialises in devising special covers for large projects like power plants, petrochemicals, steel and chemical plants. The product portfolio of the Oriental Insurance Corporation Company Limited comprises Motor, travel, health, marine, personal accident and other insurance policies.
Financial Performance (For the Financial Year ending 2024)
As per the financial results for FY24, the Oriental Insurance Company Limited has registered a growth of 17.52%, with a premium of ₹18,794 crores on a gross basis. The company’s operating profit for FY24 stood at ₹1,023 crores against the operating loss of ₹2,604 crores during the financial year 2022-23. Oriental Insurance Company Limited registered a (PBT) profit before tax of ₹38 crores and a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹19 crores for the period under consideration.
The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. Investment Portfolio
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited also operates as an institutional investor in India. OICL deploys funds in the capital market instruments such as equities and bonds to raise funds and generate returns. The participation of Oriental Insurance Company in the capital markets allows it to create funds for the on-time settlement of policy claims and funding daily operations.
As of March 2025, the Oriental Insurance Company Limited portfolio consists of 23 publicly traded securities with a total valuation of ₹112.81 crores. The portfolio of OICL is well distributed among sectors, providing leading diversification. Some of the key sectors include Finance (64.6%), Trading (17.6%), Agriculture (4.5%) and Logistics (2.9%).
Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. Networth
The networth of Oriental Insurance Company Limited for the quarter ending June 2023 stood at ₹6,291 crores. It grew to ₹6,419 crores in December 2023 and then experienced a sudden decline of 10.43% to ₹5,750 crores for the quarter ended March 2024. The Oriental Insurance Company Limited's networth for the quarter ended June 2024 stood at ₹138 crores, which was approximately 97% lower than the networth in the preceding quarter.
Top Stocks in The Oriental Insurance Company’s Portfolio
Here are the top 5 investments in Oriental Insurance Company Limited’s portfolio as per the holding stake:
NBI Industrial Finance Company Ltd.
Shareholding Value = ₹15.9 crores
Quantity Held = 62,666
Stake (%) = 2.1%
GIC Housing Finance Ltd.
Shareholding Value = ₹54.0 crores
Quantity Held = 29,75,024
Stake (%) = 5.5%
Kesar Enterprises Ltd.
Shareholding Value = ₹1.3 crores
Quantity Held = 1,74,455
Stake (%) = 1.7%
Kesar Terminals & Infrastructure Ltd.
Shareholding Value = ₹1.5 crores
Quantity Held = 1,98,754
Stake (%) = 1.8%
Standard Industries Ltd.
Shareholding Value = ₹2.3 crores
Quantity Held = 11,13,472
Stake (%) = 1.7%
FAQs
Who is the owner of Oriental Insurance Company?
The Government of India (GOI) has a 100% stake in the Oriental Insurance Company Limited. In 2003, all the shares of OICL were transferred to the Government of India, and Oriental Insurance ceased to be a subsidiary of the General Insurance Corporation (GIC) of India.
Is Oriental Insurance Company private or government?
The Indian Government entirely owns Oriental Insurance Company Limited. Hence, it is a Union government company.
What is the profit of Oriental Insurance Company Limited?
Oriental Insurance Company Limited clocked a profit before tax (PBT) of ₹38 crores and a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹19 crores in FY 2023-24. The company also recorded a growth of 17.52% on a gross basis for FY24.
Is Oriental Insurance a listed company?
No, Oriental Insurance Company Limited is not a listed company. It is an unlisted general insurance provider in India.
What is IRDAI?
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is a statutory body established in 1999. It is responsible for regulating, supervising and maintaining efficiency and transparency in the Indian Insurance industry.