Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country's largest insurance provider, has officially announced the date for its third-quarter financial results for the fiscal year 2025-26. In a regulatory filing submitted to the stock exchanges on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the corporation revealed that its board of directors will convene on February 5, 2026, to review and approve the unaudited financial statements.
Board Meeting and Trading Window Details
The board meeting is specifically scheduled to consider and approve both the standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and the nine-month period that concluded on December 31, 2025. This announcement follows standard corporate governance protocols for publicly listed entities in India.
Concurrently, LIC has implemented a trading window closure for its insiders, which commenced on January 1, 2026. This restriction will remain in effect until 48 hours after the board meeting concludes, specifically until February 7, 2026. This measure is designed to prevent any potential insider trading activities ahead of the official results declaration.
Recap of Previous Quarter Performance
To provide context, LIC's performance in the second quarter of FY26 (July-September 2025) demonstrated significant growth. The corporation reported a standalone net profit of ₹10,053.39 crore, marking a substantial 32% year-on-year increase from ₹7,620.86 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
Key Financial Metrics from Q2FY26
- Net Premium Income: Rose by 5.5% year-on-year to reach ₹1.26 lakh crore.
- Solvency Ratio: Improved to 2.13% from 1.98% a year earlier, indicating enhanced financial stability.
- Assets Under Management (AUM): Increased by 3.31% to ₹57.23 lakh crore, reflecting growth in the insurer's investment portfolio.
- Value of New Business (VNB): Grew by 12.3% to ₹5,111 crore, with the VNB margin expanding by 140 basis points to 17.6%.
However, on a sequential basis, profit after tax declined by 8% from ₹10,957 crore in Q1FY26, even as premium income showed a 6% quarter-on-quarter increase. This mixed performance highlights the dynamic nature of the insurance sector amid evolving market conditions.
LIC Share Price Movement
Following the announcement, LIC shares experienced a marginal uptick, trading 0.7% higher at an intraday high of ₹809.05. Despite this slight gain, the stock continues to face challenges, remaining over 17% below its peak of ₹980.05 achieved in June 2025. It currently trades above its 52-week low of ₹715.35 recorded in March 2025.
In recent months, LIC's stock has been under pressure, declining by 9% over the past six months, 10% in the last three months, and 5% over the past month. On a one-year basis, the shares have remained largely flat but continue to trade marginally in negative territory, reflecting investor caution amid broader market volatility.
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