Life Insurance Corporation shares surged almost 8% on Wednesday, marking the highest single-day gain since December 2023, fueled by strong guidance and renewed investor confidence. Analysts attribute the surge to improved Value of New Business margins and management’s optimistic growth outlook. Despite past underperformance compared to peers, attractive valuations and regulatory adjustments suggest potential near-term momentum for LIC.
Market expects one more rate cut as inflation stays benign
Indian economists and bond market experts expect another quarter percentage point cut in policy rates. This follows the Reserve Bank of India’s recent rate reduction
December 9, 2025