“The margin expansion, driven by the shifting of product mix by its unparalleled agency force, should boost VNB (value of new business) growth, even as overall medium-term APE (annual premium equivalent) growth will likely be lower than private peers,” said Kotak’s analysts in a client note. “The large unrealized equity gains (59% of FY2022 EV) should also support LIC’s EV (Enterprise Value) and make it leveraged to capital market movements.”
J Infratech files IPO papers; eyes Rs 600 cr via fresh issue
J Infratech Ltd has submitted preliminary papers for an initial public offering valued at Rs 600 crore. The IPO includes a fresh issue and an