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07/09/2026

Life insurers’ first-year premium jumps 33% in August, led by LIC

Life insurers’ first-year premium growth accelerated in August, with LIC driving much of the increase as private insurers also posted double-digit growth.

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03/09/2026

When life policy changes hands

The regulator should make clear when the insurer may decline transfer of policies, and who will receive the death benefit

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02/09/2026

LIC's new Bima Platinum, Jeevan Raksha plans: What policyholders must know

LIC Bima Platinum vs Jeevan Raksha: Which New Plan Could Suit Your Needs?

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01/09/2026

LIC@ 70: An institution evolves

LIC completes 70 years, marking seven decades of insurance, financial protection and enduring customer trust.

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31/08/2026

India's Economy Grows 7.8% in Q1 FY27 Despite Global Woes, Beats Expectations

Real GDP or GDP at Constant Prices in Q1 of FY 2026-27 is estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore, against Rs 75.46 lakh crore in Q1 of FY 2025-26.

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30/08/2026

LIC may raise NSE stake, targets presence in every panchayat

Trust, Tech & Reach. As it turns 70, LIC focuses on digital transformation and deeper last-mile insurance penetration

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06/08/2026

LIC Q1 Results: Profit rises 23% YoY to Rs 13,492 crore, NPI up 7%

LIC Q1 Results: India's leading insurer Life Insurance Corp (LIC) on Thursday reported a 23% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its standalone net profit at Rs 13,492 crore in the first quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 10,986 crore a year ago.

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05/08/2026

RBI MPC Meeting August 2026 Highlights: Repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, GDP growth outlook revised up to 6.7%, says governor Sanjay Malhotra

RBI MPC Meeting August 2026 Live Updates: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced its decision to keep repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. RBI’s three-day MPC meeting commenced on Monday. Markets and experts widely expected the central bank to leave the benchmark repo rate unchanged. A change in repo rate has a direct impact on the EMIs borrowers pay for their loans.

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29/07/2026

LIC pays ₹12,207.25 crore dividend to government

LIC said it is completing 70 years and as on March 31, 2026 the asset base stood at ₹59.03 lakh crore. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman receives a dividend cheque of ₹12,207 crore for FY 2025-26 from Life Insurance Corporation of India CEO and MD R. Doraiswamy, in New Delhi on Wednesday (July 29, 2026).

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