The Board recommends the Record date of May 29, 2026, for the issuance of Bonus equity shares.
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LIC's Board has approved a 1:1 bonus issue with record date May 29, 2026 and deemed allotment date June 1, 2026. Existing shareholders will receive 1 new fully paid equity share of Rs 10 each for every 1 share held, effectively doubling the number of shares. The Board also recommended a final dividend of Rs 10 per share (Rs 20 per share on pre-bonus basis) for FY 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval at the 5th AGM on July 27, 2026. Separately, the company reported standalone profit after tax of Rs 23,420.43 crore and consolidated PAT of Rs 23,467.18 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, with auditors issuing unmodified opinions on the annual financial results.
The 1:1 bonus issue will increase LIC's share capital but also dilute EPS in the short term until earnings catch up. The recommended dividend at Rs 10 per share provides income to shareholders. Overall, these actions signal management confidence in the company's financial strength and future earnings capacity.