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LIC shares gain 6% in two sessions. Should you buy ahead of the 1:1 bonus issue?

LIC shares climbed 4% on Monday, extending gains for a second straight session and taking the two-day rally to 6%. The stock gained momentum after the insurer announced a 1:1 bonus issue alongside its Q4 results last week. LIC has fixed May 29 as the record date to determine shareholder…

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LIC emerges as highest profit-making financial company in Jan-Mar quarter

Last week, LIC reported a 23 per cent jump in net profit to record Rs 23,420 crore in the just concluded March quarter as compared to Rs 19,013 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year..

The Economic Times

Dividends, bonus issues: TCS, LIC, Bajaj Auto among 30 stocks turning ex-date this week. Check details

Investors must hold shares of these companies in their demat accounts on the record date to be eligible for the respective corporate actions. The list remains tentative, as more companies may announce record dates for dividends, bonus issues and stock splits during the week.

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Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms surges by Rs 74,111 cr; Reliance biggest winner

The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 74,111.57 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer.

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LIC emerges as highest profit-making financial company in March quarter

Life Insurance Corporation of India has achieved the highest profit in the Indian financial sector for the March quarter. The company reported a significant jump in net profit. State Bank of India and HDFC Bank followed with substantial profits. LIC's assets under management and premium income also saw growth. Vodafone…

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Rahul Shah bullish on pharma, sees Sun Pharma and Aurobindo as key large-cap plays

Indian equity markets show a mixed but improving consumption trend, with selective FMCG and premium retail outperforming. Page Industries is highlighted as a strong recovery story, while Nykaa and Honasa are viewed cautiously. The pharma sector continues its outperformance, with Sun Pharma and Aurobindo Pharma looking attractive.

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LIC shares jump 5% after Q4 results, first-ever bonus issue. Here's what brokerages say

LIC shares jumped around 5% on Friday after the state-run insurer announced its first-ever 1:1 bonus issue and a Rs 10 dividend, alongside strong Q4 results. Consolidated net profit rose 23% year-on-year to Rs 23,467 crore, while net premium income increased 12% to Rs 1.65 lakh crore. For FY26, net…

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Stocks in news: ITC, LIC, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, Fino Payments Bank

Benchmark indices experienced a negative close on Thursday, marked by volatile trade and profit booking. Analysts anticipate the Nifty to continue its consolidation between 23,200 and 23,900. Several companies, including ITC, LIC, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, and Fino Payments Bank, are in focus due to Q4 results and other developments.

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LIC announces 1:1 bonus issue, sets May 29 as record date

LIC announced a 1:1 bonus issue, setting May 29 as the record date for eligibility. This follows Q4 earnings showing a 23% YoY rise in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 23,467 crore. A final dividend of Rs 10 per share for FY 2025-26 was also recommended.

The Economic Times

LIC Q4 Results: Profit rises 23% YoY to Rs 23,467 crore; co declares Rs 10 per share dividend

LIC Q4 Results: State-owned Life Insurance Corp (LIC) reported ‌a ⁠23% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 23,467 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26, compared with Rs 19,039 crore in the last-year period.

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LIC to announce Q4 results today: Here's what to expect from the insurance behemoth

Life Insurance Corp (LIC) is poised to reveal its March quarter earnings today. Investors are keenly awaiting insights into new business growth, profit margins, and market share trends amidst escalating competition. Brokerages anticipate robust premium growth, driven by a favorable product mix and a strategic shift towards non-participating policies, signaling…

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Stocks in news: ITC, Nykaa, Lenskart, Ola Electric, IndusInd Bank

Markets saw a volatile session with Nifty trading below the 23,800-24,000 resistance zone, though select heavyweight buying limited downside. Several companies like ITC, Nykaa, and IndusInd Bank are in focus due to Q4 results and news developments, including Lenskart's profit decline and Dr. Reddy's new diabetes drug launch.

The Economic Times

LIC bonus issue: Insurance behemoth gets shareholders' approval for 1:1 issue. Check details

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) said shareholders approved its 1:1 bonus issue with overwhelming support. The insurer disclosed voting results, key managerial appointments and market movement following the announcement. It outlined record date conditions, bonus issuance details, financial impact, dividend history and upcoming quarterly results scheduled for May 21.

The Economic Times

WEC reschedules Qatar round following Middle East conflict postponement

The World Endurance Championship has updated its 2026 race calendar following the postponement of the opening round in Qatar

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Newslaundry

Washington Post’s Adani-LIC story fizzled out in India. That says a lot

Whether the story had substance or not, it is intriguing that there has been little to no follow up in mainstream print media to the Washington Post expose about the Life Insurance Corporation’s investments in Gautam Adani’s companies, allegedly at the behest of the Modi government.

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India’s finance ministry ‘pushed’ for LIC investments in Adani Group: WaPo report

Officials of India’s finance ministry fast-tracked a proposal in May this year to direct approximately $3.9 billion in investments from the Life Insurance Corporation of India, a state-owned insurance and investment company, to an Adani group firm despite being aware of the risks, The Washington Post has reported.

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The ‘three jewels’ in the desert that have turned the Lusail International Circuit into a worldwide destination

Only two tracks in the world currently host events for F1, MotoGP and WEC – and only one of them faces the unique challenge of doing so at a location where the desert heat prevents summer racing.

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Who is Gautam Adani – Indian billionaire charged in US in $250m bribery case

Adani’s businesses lost over $150bn in market value last year after Hindenburg Research accused his group of improper use of offshore tax havens

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The Hindu

Woman goes to Raichur consumer forum to win ₹4.75 lakh LIC health insurance claim

Raichur District Consumer Commission orders LIC to pay widow ₹4.75 lakh with interest, penalty, and litigation cost.

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LIC officer loses ₹25 lakh to impersonators

Impersonators claiming to be officers of the CBI and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India have extorted ₹25.48 lakh from an Investigating Officer of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India

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Maniratnam, Madras and urban flick Agni Natchathiram

Explore Mani Ratnam's urban masterpiece Agni Natchathiram, a cult hit capturing the essence of 1980s Madras with strong characters.

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Morning Digest | U.S. probing Gautam Adani, Group over potential bribery; BRS MLC K. Kavitha arrested after ED searches, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 16, 2024

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District consumer commission orders LIC to pay ₹80 lakh to student whose father died in car accident

District consumer commission orders Life Insurance Corporation to pay ₹80 lakh to student whose father died in car accident, after initially denying claim due to undisclosed policy.

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How Qatar is heralding a new age for motorsport in the Middle East

Marking the series' first venture into the Middle East - doing so on the same year Formula 1 landed in Bahrain - the Qatar Grand Prix has become a mainstay on the calendar.

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LIC to play key role in achieving 'Insurance For All by 2047: chairman

LIC will play a significant role and to meet that objective it is planning to launch a product especially designed for rural areas.

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