Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has approved a 1:1 bonus issue, meaning shareholders will receive one additional share for every share they hold, and the company has set May 29, 2026 as the record date for eligibility.
The move followed strong Q4 results, consolidated net profit rose 23% YOY to Rs 23,467 crore, showing healthy business performance. The board also recommended a final dividend of Rs 10 per share for FY 2025-26, with June 25, 2026 fixed as the dividend record date.
Strong LIC Q4 results
LIC posted a 23% YOY jump in consolidated net profit to ₹23,467 crore in Q4 FY26, up from ₹19,039 crore in the same quarter last year. For the full financial year, PAT stood at ₹57,419 crore, a 19% rise over FY25.
Net premium income for the quarter rose 12% YOY to ₹1.65 lakh crore, while investment income climbed approximately 17% to ₹1.09 lakh crore. The company also saw its Value of New Business surge 41.63% to ₹14,179 crore, with VNB margins improving to 21.2%.
LIC Declares Dividend
In addition to the bonus shares, LIC’s board has recommended a final dividend of ₹10 per equity share (equivalent to ₹20 per share on a pre-bonus basis) for FY 2025-26. The record date for dividend eligibility is June 25, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.
Important Dates for LIC Bonus Issue & Dividend :
| Bonus Record Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Bonus Shares Credit | June 1, 2026 |
| Dividend Record Date | June 25, 2026 |
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