LIC shares surge over 2% on discussions to acquire 50% stake in ManipalCigna Health

LIC shares surge over 2% on discussions to acquire 50% stake in ManipalCigna Health

Shares of the state-owned insurer Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) jumped 2.4% to Rs 938.45 on the BSE as the company eyes an acquisition of as much as 50% stake in ManipalCigna Health Insurance, seeking an entry into the market for medical expenses coverage. ManipalCigna is a joint venture between Manipal Education & Medical … Read more

Expect LIC’s VNB margin to grow 2-3%, India embedded value to surge at least 10% in FY25: Siddhartha Mohanty

Expect LIC’s VNB margin to grow 2-3%,  India embedded value to surge at least 10% in FY25: Siddhartha Mohanty

Siddhartha Mohanty, Chairperson, LIC, says they have moved from Rs 5,82,000 crore to Rs 7,27,000 crore and there’s a very huge growth in our India embedded value. It comprises all their businesses as well as other factors which contribute to growth, so that growth rate will continue and the market should trust us. Mohanty expects … Read more

LIC presents dividend cheque of Rs 1,831 crore to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

LIC presents dividend cheque of Rs 1,831 crore to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Thursday presented a dividend cheque of Rs 1,831.09 crore to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. LIC Chairman Siddhartha Mohanty presented the dividend cheque as the government’s share of dividend in the presence of Department of Financial Services Additional Secretary MP Tangirala, the insurer said in a statement. The dividend … Read more