Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country’s largest domestic institutional investor, has witnessed a significant recovery in its equity portfolio. As the Indian stock market rebounded from its April 2025 lows, LIC’s portfolio value rose sharply by ₹1.78 trillion, highlighting the scale of mark-to-market gains for the insurer.
Between April 7, 2025, and May 16, 2025, the value of LIC’s portfolio grew from ₹13.65 trillion to ₹15.43 trillion. This increase reflects gains in the 206 stocks held by LIC.
LIC’s most valuable equity holding, Reliance Industries, played a pivotal role in the portfolio's rebound. The stock rallied by 25% during the period, resulting in a value addition of ₹26,515 crore.
ITC, where LIC held the largest percentage stake at 15.52% as of the March quarter, also made a notable contribution. The fast-moving consumer goods giant added ₹5,759 crore to the portfolio’s value.
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A number of other companies in which LIC holds significant stakes also saw sharp price appreciation. These include:
Together, these stocks contributed around 12% of the total value appreciation in LIC’s portfolio during this period.
The broader market also showed a robust recovery. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex rose by around 13 per cent from their respective lows touched on April 7, 2025. This broader upward movement in stock prices provided the tailwind for LIC’s portfolio to register strong gains.
LIC’s portfolio is well diversified, spread across over 200 companies. As of September 30, 2024, the total value of LIC’s stakes in 203 companies stood at ₹16.63 trillion. This indicates that the recent gains align with the insurer’s long-term investment approach, which is focused on stability and value across market cycles.
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Published on: May 20, 2025, 1:50 PM IST
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