Life Insurance Corporation of India approves bonus issue of 1:1
The board of Life Insurance Corporation of India at its meeting held on 13 April 2026 has approved the issuance of bonus shares in ratio of 1:1. <p> The existing Authorised equity share capital of LIC is Rs. 25,000 crore and the paid up equity share capital is Rs. 6,324.99 crore. Post proposed bonus issuance of 1:1, the paid up equity share capital shall increase to Rs. 12,649.99 crore. The Reserves & Surplus (In India) stood at Rs. 1,46,440.58 crore as at 31st December 2025 and the Profit After Tax for nine month period ended 31st December, 2025 was Rs. 33,998 crore.