Unlocking the Success Story: LIC Share Price Soars to Historic Highlight 

In a significant turn of events, LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India) has witnessed a remarkable surge in its share price, crossing the unprecedented milestone of 1000 INR per share. This surge, recorded during Monday’s trading session, marked a 6% increase, propelling LIC’s market capitalization well beyond the six lakh crore rupee mark.

The Soaring Stock Performance

LIC’s stock exhibited a robust performance, closing at 995.75, reflecting a 5.32% surge with an impressive rise of 50.30 INR during the trading session. At one point, the share even reached a record level of 1,027.95 INR, boasting an 8.81% increase over a 52-week period. On the NSE (National Stock Exchange), the share maintained a strong position, closing at 998.85 INR, recording a 5.64% increase.

Market Capitalization Milestone

Amidst the bullish trend in the stock market, LIC’s market capitalization witnessed a substantial boost, surging to a staggering 6,32,721.15 crores, reflecting a 35,230.25 crores increase. This surge adds to the overall positive trajectory of LIC’s share, which has already seen a 20% rise this year.

Impressive Returns for Investors

Investors have reaped substantial benefits from LIC’s stellar performance. Over the last six months, the company delivered an impressive 51.90% return, translating to 340.20 INR per share. Looking back over the past year, LIC outperformed expectations, offering investors a substantial 65.99% return.

Surpassing SBI and Rising in Valuation

In a significant market development, LIC has surpassed the State Bank of India (SBI) in terms of market capitalization, solidifying its position as the most valuable public-sector company in the country. However, it’s crucial to note that Reliance Industries still leads the overall market valuation with an impressive 19,46,521.81 crores in market capitalization.

Listing Triumph in May 2022

The journey to LIC’s current stock market success began in May 2022 when the company went public through an IPO. During this strategic move, the government divested a 3.5% stake, amounting to more than 22.13 crores shares. Even post-listing, the government maintains a dominant 96.5% stake in the company.

LIC’s share price reaching the historic 1000 INR mark is not just a financial milestone; it symbolizes the company’s resilience and the market’s confidence in its growth prospects. The robust performance over the recent months and the consistent returns to investors underscore LIC’s prominence in the Indian financial landscape.