LIC Ascends to the Top as Most Valued PSU

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has achieved a notable milestone by surpassing State Bank of India (SBI) to become the most valuable public sector undertaking (PSU)

LIC’s upward trajectory has gained momentum recently on the back of an impressive stock rally.

The insurance behemoth’s shares witnessed gains of over 9% in the past week alone, breaching the Rs. 900 mark for the first time ever.

This surge has been powered by a string of positive developments for the 61-year old state-owned firm entering the public markets.

A key trigger was the exemption provided by the government last month from mandatory minimum public shareholding norms until 2032.

This relaxation reduces pressure on LIC to dilute significant stake through stock offerings in the immediate future.