Archive · 12 Aug 2025
LIC's CEO: Market Should Value LIC Higher
The head of LIC, India's biggest insurance company, thinks the stock market should value the company more highly.
He believes that improved customer service and new insurance products should increase its value.
LIC is working on making things digital and training its agents.
The government also plans to sell some of its shares.
Additionally, LIC might invest in a health insurance company to learn more about the market.
LIC's CEO, R. Doraiswamy, believes the company deserves a better market valuation.
He attributes the current valuation to a lack of customer service and product portfolio.
LIC is undertaking digital and agent transformation initiatives to improve valuation.
The government plans to sell a 1.5% stake in LIC via QIP in FY26.
LIC is also considering strategic investments, including a health insurance company stake.
- Who
- R. Doraiswamy, MD&CEO of LIC, and LIC itself.
- What
- LIC's CEO believes the company is undervalued and is implementing changes to improve valuation.
- When
- The article focuses on current initiatives and future plans, particularly FY26.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To improve LIC's market valuation and adapt to changing market conditions.
LIC's Perspective
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Valuation Strategy
LIC's Perspective
Improving customer service and product portfolio to enhance valuation.
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Digital Transformation
LIC's Perspective
Focusing on digital transformation to boost efficiency.
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Strategic Investments
LIC's Perspective
Evaluating strategic investment options, including health insurance.
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- LIC CEO
- R. Doraiswamy
- Listing Price (May 2022)
- ₹872
- Current Market Float
- 3.5%
- Planned QIP
- FY26
- Government Stake
- 96.5%
- LIC AUM
- ₹57 Trillion (approx. $650 Billion)
Sources
Government plans deeper LIC, PSB divestments, plans to test investor appetite
Govt Plans To Sell Big Stakes In LIC & 5 Banks, Record Profits Give Boost To Disinvestment Drive
LIC not very perturbed by market share going down: Doraiswamy
