Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced the issue of bonus equity shares in the ratio of 1:1 for the first time in its history, thereby doubling the paid-up capital of the company ...Read More

New Delhi. The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC Bonus Share) has been approved for a bonus equity share issue worth ₹6,352 crore. This is the first bonus issue announced in the history of LIC, the country's largest insurance company . Here, we're providing you with detailed information about this major decision and every important detail related to the company's recent financial results.

What is this 1:1 bonus share, how will investors benefit?

These shares have a face value of ₹10 and are being issued in a 1:1 ratio. Simply put, shareholders will receive one new bonus equity share for every one existing share they hold . These moves will effectively double the company's paid-up share capital.

When will the bonus shares arrive in the account?

The Company will complete the bonus share issue within two months from the date of approval, i.e., on or before June 12. However, the offer is subject to the approval of the Corporation's shareholders and will be completed in accordance with all applicable provisions.

What will be the share capital of LIC after the bonus issue?

Following this significant move, LIC's paid-up share capital will increase from 6.32 billion shares to 1,264 million shares. The monetary value of the company's capital after the bonus issue will increase to approximately ₹12,649 crore.

How were LIC's third quarter (Q3FY26) results?

The state-owned life insurance company reported a strong financial performance in the third quarter ended December 2025. Net profit jumped 17% to ₹12,958 crore (₹12,958 crore), compared to ₹11,056 crore (₹11,056 crore) in the same period a year ago.

During this quarter, the company's Net Premium Income increased to Rs 1,25,613 crore, which was Rs 1,06,891 crore in the same period last year.

Total income also improved to Rs 2,33,984 crore in the latest December quarter, compared to Rs 2,01,994 crore in the same period a year ago.

How was the condition of LIC stock in the stock market?

LIC shares closed 0.66% higher at ₹798.35 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday. This gain came against a 0.86% decline in the Nifty index. However, in the long-term, the stock has declined 5.09% year-to-date (YTD) and 4.23% over the past 12 months.

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