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LIC clocks 42% VNB growth in FY26, declares final dividend

Audited annual results confirm 19% PAT rise and 42% VNB surge; most numbers were already disclosed in earlier board filing.

3 earlier stories on Life Insurance Corporation of India
Mkt cap₹5.36 lakh cr
P/E9.32×
ROE0.00%
Debt / eq.0.00
Div yld1.15%
41.63% VNB growth for FY26

What's new

  • Full-year audited results filed; VNB up 41.63%, PAT up 19.25%.
  • Final dividend recommended; amount not specified yet.
  • Additional granular data on persistency, expense ratio, AUM released.

Why this matters

The headline numbers were already telegraphed in the earlier board meeting outcome, so this filing confirms rather than surprises. The dividend proposal adds a modest yield angle, but the real takeaway is that LIC's growth trajectory remains intact without any new catalysts.

What we're watching

  • The final dividend amount when formally approved.
  • VNB margin trajectory and market share in the coming quarters.
  • Expense ratio trends as LIC scales up.

The full read

LIC's audited FY26 results are out, and they are strong: VNB up 41.63%, PAT up 19.25%. The company also recommended a final dividend. But none of this is new — the core numbers were already disclosed in the board meeting outcome filed earlier in the day. This press release adds colour on persistency, expense ratios, and AUM, but does not alter the earnings narrative. For investors, it's a confirmation of LIC's steady growth, not a fresh catalyst.

Mentioned: LIC · FY26 · VNB growth 41.63%
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An independent reading of the company's own disclosure — the primary filing above is the final word.

Company snapshot

Life Insurance Corporation of India

Insurance
₹5.40 L cr

Latest quarter · Mar 2026

Net profit₹21,664 cr
Net margin+13.1%
EPS₹18.55

Returns & growth

Return on equity+37.7%
Financials via Tijori — a research aid, not investment advice.LICI on Tijori

Story so far

All notes on LICI →
  1. 21 May 2026 · 5:54 PM IST LIC clocks 42% VNB growth in FY26, declares final dividend
  2. 16d ago LIC CFO Sunil Agrawal resigns, effective July 14
  3. 50d ago LIC hits record profit on the back of rising non-par margins
  4. 50d ago LIC's net profit jumps 19% to ₹57,418 cr in FY26