For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, LIC reported a standalone Net Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹13,492 crore, up from ₹10,986 crore recorded in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Total premium collection expanded 6.75% year-on-year to reach ₹1,27,250 crore. Value of New Business (VNB) grew 61.32% YoY to ₹3,136 crore, lifting the net VNB margin from 15.40% in Q1 FY26 to 22.90% in Q1 FY27.

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|                        LIC Q1 FY27 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS                           |
+--------------------------+--------------------------+-----------------------------+
| Net Profit (PAT)         | Value of New Business    | Net VNB Margin              |
| ₹13,492 Cr (+22.81% YoY) | ₹3,136 Cr (+61.32% YoY)  | 22.90% (+750 bps YoY)       |
+--------------------------+--------------------------+-----------------------------+
| Total Premium Income     | Assets Under Management  | Solvency Ratio              |
| ₹1,27,250 Cr (+6.75% YoY)| ₹59,39,384 Cr (+4.10% YoY| 2.42 (vs 2.17 in Q1 FY26)   |
+--------------------------+--------------------------+-----------------------------+

LIC maintained its market leadership in the Indian life insurance industry, holding a 60.10% overall market share based on First Year Premium Income (FYPI) as measured by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). The insurer retained a 38.89% market share in the individual business segment and a 70.90% market share in group business.

Assets Under Management (AUM) rose to ₹59,39,384 crore as of June 30, 2026, representing a 4.10% increase compared to ₹57,05,341 crore a year earlier. The solvency ratio improved to 2.42, remaining comfortably above the regulatory mandate of 1.50.

Key Financial Highlights Table

The following table provides a comparison of LIC’s key financial metrics for Q1 FY27 against the prior-year period:

Detailed Earnings Analysis: Income Statement Breakdown

Premium Growth & Revenue Composition

Gross premium income for Q1 FY27 stood at ₹1,27,420.12 crore on a standalone basis (comprising First Year Premium of ₹9,217.26 crore, Renewal Premium of ₹61,833.49 crore, and Single Premium of ₹56,369.37 crore). Net premium income after accounting for reinsurance was ₹1,27,250.41 crore, compared to ₹1,19,200.39 crore in Q1 FY26.

Q1 FY27 STANDALONE PREMIUM MIX (POLICYHOLDERS' ACCOUNT)
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First Year Premium:  ₹9,217.26 Cr   (7.24% of Gross)
Renewal Premium:     ₹61,833.49 Cr  (48.53% of Gross)
Single Premium:      ₹56,369.37 Cr  (44.23% of Gross)
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Gross Total:         ₹1,27,420.12 Cr

Investment income on the policyholders’ fund reached ₹1,09,351.45 crore during the quarter, compared with ₹1,02,930.20 crore in Q1 FY26. Total income credited to the Policyholders’ Account (including other income and fund transfers) rose to ₹2,37,847.70 crore from ₹2,22,863.61 crore in Q1 FY26.

Claims, Benefits Paid & Actuarial Liabilities

Net benefits paid to policyholders during Q1 FY27 totaled ₹1,21,377.00 crore, up from ₹97,056.11 crore in Q1 FY26. Changes in actuarial liabilities for policies in force stood at ₹89,638.18 crore during the quarter, down from ₹1,01,157.67 crore in Q1 FY26. Total expenses and provisions credited against the Policyholders’ Account came to ₹2,25,572.99 crore.

Profitability & Fund Transfers

The Policyholders’ Account generated an operational surplus of ₹12,274.71 crore in Q1 FY27, compared to ₹10,935.89 crore in Q1 FY26. From this surplus, ₹12,146.56 crore was transferred to the Shareholders’ Account.

In the Shareholders’ Account, total investment and other income reached ₹2,543.26 crore. After accounting for non-insurance administrative costs (₹492.74 crore) and statutory inter-fund transfers (₹610.91 crore), Profit Before Tax (PBT) reached ₹13,583.96 crore. Provision for taxes stood at ₹91.93 crore, leaving Net Profit After Tax at ₹13,492.03 crore.

Quarterly & Sequential Performance Comparison

Comparing Q1 FY27 against both the prior-year period (Q1 FY26) and the preceding quarter (Q4 FY26) highlights the seasonal nature of the life insurance business. In the Indian market, the fourth quarter (January–March) typically sees higher premium inflows due to tax-planning purchases before the fiscal year-end.

Standalone Quarterly Comparison Table (in ₹ Crore)

Consolidated Financial Results Overview

On a consolidated basis—which incorporates subsidiaries like LIC Pension Fund, LIC Card Services, overseas entities, and associate institutions such as LIC Housing Finance and IDBI Bank—LIC generated a consolidated Net Profit After Tax of ₹13,584.25 crore for Q1 FY27, compared to ₹10,957.05 crore in Q1 FY26. Total consolidated asset size rose to ₹60,98,851.17 crore as of June 30, 2026.

Value of New Business (VNB) & Margin Analysis

VNB measures the present value of future profits expected from new policy sales written during the quarter. In Q1 FY27, LIC delivered notable expansion in its VNB metrics.

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|                        VNB & MARGIN EXPANSION PROFILE                             |
+------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| Metric                             | Q1 FY27 Performance                          |
+------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| Value of New Business (VNB - Net)  | ₹3,136 Crore (+61.32% YoY)          |
| Net VNB Margin (%)                 | 22.90% (vs 15.40% in Q1 FY26)      |
| Margin Expansion                   | +750 basis points YoY              |
| Key Operational Driver             | Product shift to Non-Par individual policies |
+------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------+

Strategic Shift to Non-Participating Policies

The increase in VNB margin to 22.90% was driven by LIC’s strategic rebalancing of its product portfolio. Traditional Participating (Par) policies require the insurer to distribute 90% of participating fund surpluses to policyholders in the form of bonuses, retaining 10% for shareholders. In contrast, Non-Participating (Non-Par) products—including term insurance, guaranteed return plans, annuities, and Unit-Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs)—allow shareholders to retain the entire underwriting and investment profit margin, subject to reserve requirements.

In Q1 FY27, total Annualized Premium Equivalent (APE) reached ₹13,692 crore, up 8.22% YoY from ₹12,652 crore. Of this total, the Individual Business segment contributed ₹7,532 crore (55.01%), while the Group Business segment generated ₹6,160 crore (44.99%).

INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS APE PRODUCT MIX SHIFT
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Q1 FY26 Individual APE: Par = 69.66% | Non-Par = 30.34%
Q1 FY27 Individual APE: Par = 67.51% | Non-Par = 32.49%
Non-Par Individual APE Growth: +14.24% YoY (to ₹2,447 Cr)

APE & Product Mix Analysis Table (in ₹ Crore)

Segment Performance & Product Analysis

LIC operates across multiple business segments reported under IRDAI guidelines, covering Participating, Non-Participating, Annuity, Pension, Health, and Unit-Linked lines.

Q1 FY27 NET PREMIUM CONTRIBUTION BY MAJOR SEGMENT
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Segment A (Life Participating):     ₹62,613.46 Cr (49.20%)
Segment D (Life Non-Participating): ₹29,809.37 Cr (23.43%)
Segment E (Pension Non-Par):        ₹25,763.23 Cr (20.25%)
Segment I (Linked Life Non-Par):    ₹5,345.27 Cr  (4.20%) 
Segment F (Annuity Non-Par):        ₹3,187.62 Cr  (2.51%) 
Other Segments Combined:            ₹531.46 Cr    (0.41%) 

Standalone Segment Income & Surplus Table (in ₹ Crore)

Balance Sheet, Solvency & Asset Quality

Solvency Margin Expansion

LIC’s solvency ratio rose to 2.42 as of June 30, 2026, up from 2.35 at the close of FY26 and 2.17 as of June 30, 2025. This capital position provides a buffer above the IRDAI mandatory threshold of 1.50, allowing LIC to expand its Non-Par portfolio without requiring near-term capital injections.

HISTORICAL SOLVENCY RATIO TRAJECTORY
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June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY26): 2.17
March 31, 2026 (FY26):   2.35
June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27): 2.42  <-- Highest since listing

Assets Under Management (AUM) & Investment Yields

Total AUM across policyholder and shareholder accounts reached ₹59,39,384 crore as of June 30, 2026, up 4.10% YoY. Total standalone asset value stood at ₹60,53,366.92 crore[cite: 1].

AUM & INVESTMENT YIELD SUMMARY (Q1 FY27)
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Total AUM:                                  ₹59,39,384 Cr (+4.10% YoY)
Policyholders' Fund Yield (Excl Unrealized): 8.28% (vs 8.45% in Q1 FY26)
Policyholders' Fund Yield (Incl Unrealized): 15.04% (vs 17.64% in Q1 FY26)[cite: 1]
Shareholders' Fund Yield (Excl Unrealized):  6.21% (vs 6.14% in Q1 FY26)[cite: 1]

Non-Performing Assets (NPA) & Credit Quality

Asset quality across the policyholders’ debt portfolio remained stable[cite: 1]. Gross NPAs stood at ₹7,168.08 crore as of June 30, 2026, representing 1.21% of the total debt portfolio, unchanged from March 31, 2026, and down from 1.42% as of June 30, 2025[cite: 1]. Net NPAs were held at 0.00% after standard provisions[cite: 1]. Shareholders’ funds held zero gross and net NPAs[cite: 1].

Operating Expenses, Persistency & Conservation Ratios

Expense Ratios

LIC reported an overall Expenses of Management Ratio of 10.63% for Q1 FY27, compared to 10.47% in Q1 FY26. Commission paid to agency and bancassurance partners totaled ₹5,032.16 crore, representing a Net Commission Ratio of 3.95% of total premium income[cite: 1]. Employee remuneration and operating overheads accounted for ₹8,508.64 crore[cite: 1].

EXPENSE METRICS (Q1 FY27 vs Q1 FY26)
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Overall Expense Ratio: 10.63% vs 10.47% (+16 bps)
Commission Expense:    ₹5,032.16 Cr vs ₹4,949.57 Cr (+1.67%)[cite: 1]
Operating Overhead:    ₹8,508.64 Cr vs ₹7,549.00 Cr (+12.71%)[cite: 1]

Persistency Ratio Comparison

Persistency measures policyholder retention over multi-year periods. In Q1 FY27, LIC saw improvement in early-stage policy retention, offset by slight moderation in longer-term cohorts.

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|                        PERSISTENCY RATIO COMPARISON                               |
+-------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------+
| Cohort Horizon    | Premium Basis (Q1 FY27 / Q1 FY26) | Policy Count Basis        |
+-------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------+
| 13th Month        | 75.33% / 75.63%         | 66.45% / 64.35% |
| 25th Month        | 65.95% / 66.00%[cite: 1]         | 65.95% / 66.00%[cite: 1] |
| 37th Month        | 62.63% / 64.26%[cite: 1]         | 62.63% / 64.26%[cite: 1] |
| 49th Month        | 61.79% / 62.88%[cite: 1]         | 61.79% / 62.88%[cite: 1] |
| 61st Month        | 61.12% / 63.85%         | 48.74% / 51.12% |
+-------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------+

Regulatory Disclosures, Pension Provisions & Corporate Actions

Financial notes accompanying the Q1 FY27 disclosures outline statutory line items affecting shareholders’ fund allocations:

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|                    STATUTORY AMORTIZATION & REPLENISHMENT SCHEDULE                |
+--------------------------+--------------------+-------------------+---------------+
| Statutory Allocation     | Total Sanctioned   | Charged in Q1 FY27| Unamortized   |
| Item Description         | Regulatory Amount  | Shareholder A/c   | Balance       |
+--------------------------+--------------------+-------------------+---------------+
| Family Pension Revision  | ₹9,280.37 Cr       | ₹464.02 Cr        | ₹4,176.15 Cr  |
| (20-Quarter Amortization)|       |      |  |
+--------------------------+--------------------+-------------------+---------------+
| Excess Management Cost   | ₹7,230.09 Cr       | ₹602.51 Cr        | ₹1,807.50 Cr  |
| Replenishment (FY23 Par) |       |      |  |
+--------------------------+--------------------+-------------------+---------------+
| Additional Pension       | ₹5,477.10 Cr       | ₹456.42 Cr        | ₹1,369.32 Cr  |
| Liability (Par Segment)  |       |      |  |
+--------------------------+--------------------+-------------------+---------------+

1. Family Pension Amortization: Pursuant to regulatory approval, an additional liability of ₹9,280.37 crore resulting from family pension revisions is being amortized over 20 quarters commencing Q3 FY24 (at ₹464.02 crore per quarter). A charge of ₹464.02 crore was recognized in Q1 FY27, leaving an unamortized balance of ₹4,176.15 crore to be charged through Q2 FY29.

2. Management Expense Replenishment: Regulatory approval allowed an excess management expense charge of ₹7,230.09 crore in the FY23 Par segment to be replenished from the Shareholders’ Account over three years. In Q1 FY27, ₹602.51 crore was transferred, leaving a remaining balance of ₹1,807.50 crore through Q4 FY27.

3. Additional Pension Provision: An additional pension liability of ₹5,477.10 crore in the Par segment is being charged to the Shareholders’ Account over three years. In Q1 FY27, ₹456.42 crore was charged, with ₹1,369.32 crore remaining to be allocated through Q4 FY27[cite: 1, 2].

4. Ind AS Deferral: IRDAI mandated insurance companies to adopt Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) starting April 1, 2026. LIC sought and received regulatory approval to defer Ind AS implementation by one year, establishing its new transition date as April 1, 2027.

5. Bonus Share Issue: On June 1, 2026, LIC allotted 6,32,49,97,701 bonus equity shares in a 1:1 ratio. Paid-up equity share capital doubled from ₹6,325 crore to ₹12,650 crore[cite: 1, 2]. Restated Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q1 FY27 came in at ₹10.67 per share[cite: 1, 2].

6. Government Offer for Sale (OFS): On August 3, 2026, the Department of Financial Services (Ministry of Finance) launched an Offer for Sale (OFS) to divest up to 6.50% of LIC’s paid-up equity share capital.

Management Commentary & Growth Outlook

In official press statements accompanying the results, Shri R. Doraiswamy, CEO and Managing Director of LIC, noted:

“We are happy to maintain our leadership in both Individual and Group Business during the first quarter of this financial year, despite increasing competitive intensity in the life insurance industry. Our overall market share by First Year Premium Income was 60.10% for the first quarter of FY 2026-27… What gives us even more happiness is that our VNB has grown by 61% plus and our VNB margin has expanded by 7.5% to 22.90% this year. This is a direct outcome of our product diversification and distribution strategy.”

MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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1. Product Diversification: Expand non-par individual product sales.
2. Channel Expansion: Increase bancassurance & digital distribution channels.
3. VNB Margin Target: Maintain VNB margins above 20% through product mix shifts.
4. Technology Deployment: Upgrade core operational systems and customer portals.

Peer Group Comparison

The following table compares LIC against major listed private sector life insurers in India[cite: 1, 2]:

Share Price Analysis, Valuation & Market Sentiment

LIC’s equity trades on the National Stock Exchange (NSE: LICI) and BSE Limited (BSE: 543526).

LIC STOCK VALUATION MATRIX
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Current Market Price Range:   ₹980 - ₹1,040 (Post-Bonus Restated Zone)
52-Week Price Range:          ₹815.00 - ₹1,222.00
Restated TTM EPS (Q1 FY27):   ₹47.38 per share[cite: 1]
Price-to-Earnings (P/E):      ~21.0x - 22.0x
Price-to-Embedded Value (P/EV): ~1.10x - 1.25x
Solvency Margin:              2.42 (Strong Capitalization)[cite: 1, 2]

                          LIC SHAREHOLDING PATTERN
                          ------------------------
   Promoter (Government of India) [90.00% - Post OFS Target] ■■■■■■■■■■
   Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) [1.20%] ▍
   Domestic Institutional Investors / MFs [4.80%] ■
   Retail & Individual Public [4.00%] ■

Following the Q1 FY27 results announcement, equity analysts pointed to the 61.32% VNB growth and the expansion of the net VNB margin to 22.90% as positive operational indicators. However, near-term stock price movement may reflect the supply overhang from the Government’s 6.50% Offer for Sale (OFS) announced in early August 2026.

Strategic Strengths & Fundamental Weaknesses

Structural Strengths

1. Dominant Scale & Market Position: LIC maintains a 60.10% market share in First Year Premium Income and an AUM base of ₹59.39 lakh crore.

2. Expanding VNB Margins: The VNB margin expanded by 750 bps to 22.90%, driven by individual Non-Par product growth (+14.24% YoY).

3. Agency Network: An agency force of over 1.3 million agents provides reach across rural and semi-urban markets in India.

4. Strong Capitalization: A solvency ratio of 2.42 provides capital buffer well above regulatory mandates[cite: 1, 2].

Business Weaknesses

1. Lapse & Persistency Moderation: 61st-month persistency moderated to 61.12% on a premium basis, pointing to long-term policy lapses[cite: 2].

2. Unamortized Statutory Provisions: Ongoing quarterly charges of ₹1,522.95 crore across family pension, management expenses, and pension liabilities continue to impact shareholders’ fund allocations through FY29[cite: 1, 2].

3. Dependence on Agency Channel: Agency distribution accounts for over 90% of individual policy sales, leaving bancassurance and direct digital channels underpenetrated relative to private peers.

Opportunities & Growth Catalysts

• Expanding Non-Par Product Sales: Increasing the share of Non-Par individual policies toward 40% over the medium term offers further margin expansion potential[cite: 2].

• Bancassurance Partnerships: Expanding tie-ups with regional rural banks and public sector lenders could reduce reliance on traditional agency channels.

• Health & Composite Insurance Licenses: Proposed regulatory changes around composite insurance licenses could allow LIC to enter health and accident lines directly.

• Pension & Group Annuities: Growth in corporate NPS and group annuity products supports top-line expansion in group business (+8.61% YoY)[cite: 2].

Investment & Business Risks

RISK EVALUATION MATRIX
+--------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------------+
| Risk Parameter           | Risk Level     | Mitigation / Impact Profile          |
+--------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------------+
| Equity Market Volatility | Moderate/High  | Impact on mark-to-market AUM returns |
| Persistent Lapses        | Moderate       | Pressures long-term renewal premiums |
| Government Stake OFS     | Near-term High | Supply overhang on equity valuation  |
| Statutory Amortizations  | Low/Controlled | Known schedule running through FY29  |
+--------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------------+

1. Market Overhang from Divestment: The Government’s ongoing stake reduction via OFS creates short-term secondary market supply[cite: 2].

2. Investment Portfolio Sensitivity: With a large equity investment portfolio, swings in Indian capital markets can impact policyholder and shareholder investment income[cite: 1].

3. Regulatory Changes: IRDAI guidelines on surrender value calculations and product design require ongoing operational adjustments.

SWOT Analysis

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|                                 LIC SWOT MATRIX                                   |
+---------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------+
| STRENGTHS (S)                                     | WEAKNESSES (W)                |
| • 60.10% overall market share in India[cite: 2]  | • 61st-month persistency drops|
| • ₹59.39 lakh crore AUM base[cite: 2]            |   to 61.12%[cite: 2]         |
| • Net VNB margin of 22.90% (+750 bps)[cite: 2]   | • Ongoing pension charges     |
| • Solvency ratio of 2.42[cite: 1, 2]             |   running to FY29[cite: 1, 2]|
+---------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------+
| OPPORTUNITIES (O)                                 | THREATS (T)                   |
| • Product mix shift toward Non-Par plans[cite: 2]| • OFS market overhang   | • Capital market volatility   |
+---------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------+

Visual Data Trends (Text Charts)

1. Net Profit Trend (₹ Crore)

Q1 FY26:  [████████████████████] ₹10,986 Cr[cite: 2]
Q4 FY26:  [███████████████████████████████████████] ₹23,420 Cr[cite: 1]
Q1 FY27:  [███████████████████████] ₹13,492 Cr[cite: 2]

2. Net VNB Margin Expansion (%)

Q1 FY26:  [███████████████] 15.40%[cite: 2]
Q1 FY27:  [███████████████████████] 22.90% (+750 bps)[cite: 2]

3. AUM Growth Trajectory (₹ Lakh Crore)

June 2025: [█████████████████████████████████████████] ₹57.05 L Cr[cite: 2]
June 2026: [███████████████████████████████████████████] ₹59.39 L Cr (+4.10%)[cite: 2]

Strategic Investor Takeaways

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                        INVESTOR STRATEGY HORIZON MATRIX
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[ SHORT-TERM HORIZON (0–6 Months) ]
• Monitor the absorption of the Government's 6.50% Offer for Sale (OFS)[cite: 2].
• Track individual Non-Par premium growth into the Q2/Q3 festival season[cite: 2].
• Key Support Zone: ₹880–₹920 | Resistance Zone: ₹1,120–₹1,180

[ MEDIUM-TERM HORIZON (1–2 Years) ]
• Evaluate VNB margin stability above the 20% threshold[cite: 2].
• Track progress on the statutory pension amortization schedule running through FY27/FY29[cite: 1, 2].
• Assess digital policy issuance and bancassurance channel contribution.

[ LONG-TERM HORIZON (3–5 Years) ]
• Potential value creation driven by LIC's product mix transition to Non-Par policies[cite: 2].
• Compound growth supported by India's underpenetrated life insurance market.
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Is LIC a Good Long-Term Investment?

From a fundamental equity perspective, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) presents a value-oriented profile[cite: 1, 2]. The insurer trades at an estimated Price-to-Embedded Value (P/EV) ratio of 1.10x–1.25x, a discount relative to major private peers like SBI Life and HDFC Life, which trade between 2.2x and 2.8x P/EV.

LIC’s core strengths lie in its scale, agency network, AUM base of ₹59.39 lakh crore, and solvency margin of 2.42[cite: 1, 2]. The 61.32% growth in Value of New Business (VNB) and the 750 bps expansion in net VNB margin demonstrate that its strategic pivot toward higher-margin Non-Par products is yielding operational gains[cite: 2].

However, investors should balance these factors against ongoing amortization charges for employee pensions (running through FY29) and near-term market overhang from the Government’s divestment pipeline[cite: 1, 2]. For patient investors with a multi-year horizon, LIC represents an institutional play on the structural expansion of the Indian life insurance market.

Final Editorial Verdict

LIC’s Q1 FY27 financial performance reflects progress in its business model transition[cite: 2]. By expanding its Net Profit to ₹13,492 crore, growing its VNB margin to 22.90%, and maintaining a 60.10% market share, LIC demonstrates that its core operations remain resilient while expanding profitability[cite: 2].

Although short-term share price performance may be influenced by supply from the Government’s Offer for Sale, LIC’s expanding VNB margin profile, asset scale, and solvency cushion support its long-term investment case[cite: 1, 2].