Is LIC the 4th Most Valuable Brand in India for 2025?

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Key Takeaways
- LIC ranks 4th among India's most valuable brands for 2025.
- Brand value increased by 35.1% to $13.6 billion.
- Ranked 3rd globally in insurance brand strength.
- Market cap stands at Rs 5.98 lakh crore.
- Declared a final dividend of Rs 12 per share for FY 2025.
Mumbai June 25 (NationPress) The state-owned insurance powerhouse Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has secured the 4th position in the list of the top 10 most valuable brands in India, as reported on Wednesday.
The 'Brand Finance India 100 2025' report reveals that LIC's brand value reaches $13.6 billion, marking a significant increase of 35.1 percent from its 2024 valuation of $10.07 billion.
Leading the pack in the Indian insurance sector, LIC also ranks as the world’s third strongest insurance brand, according to Brand Finance’s 2025 Global Insurance 100 report, boasting a BSI score of 87.9/100. Based on market data from Brand Finance, LIC enjoys a reputation of high familiarity and appeal within its domestic market, alongside a sustained AAA brand strength rating.
In terms of market capitalisation, LIC holds the 8th position with a market cap of Rs 5.98 lakh crore, supported by a remarkable 38 percent year-on-year growth in its Q4 FY25 consolidated net profit, totaling Rs 19,039 crore, compared to Rs 13,782 crore in the previous year. The insurer declared a final dividend of Rs 12 per equity share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
The report evaluates over 200 Indian brands across various sectors including IT services, hospitality, automotive, pharma, tyres, and retail. The assessment methodology incorporates the latest audited financial data of these companies.
LIC observed a 13.79 percent year-on-year rise in group premium for May this year. For the first two months of the financial year 2025-2026, group premium surged by 13.66 percent, according to figures compiled by the Life Insurance Council.
In May 2025, LIC amassed Rs 14,374.87 crore in group premium, up from Rs 12,632.26 crore in May 2024. Furthermore, the overall new business premium saw a growth of 10.27 percent, increasing from Rs 16,690.39 crore in May 2024 to Rs 18,405.04 crore in May this year. The entire life insurance sector collected Rs 30,463.20 crore, reflecting a 12.68 percent increase over the Rs 27,034.14 crore gathered in the same month last year.