Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Jun 25: State-owned insurance giant Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has been ranked 4th among India’s top 10 most valuable brands in the Brand Finance India 100 report for 2025. The company’s brand value surged to $13.6 billion this year, marking a remarkable 35.1% jump from its 2024 valuation of $10.07 billion.
LIC continues to dominate the Indian insurance sector, emerging as the strongest brand in its category. On the global stage, it has been ranked the world’s third strongest insurance brand in the Brand Finance Global Insurance 100 report for 2025, securing a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 87.9 out of 100. The brand also maintains a prestigious AAA rating, backed by strong customer familiarity and trust in the Indian market.
LIC also found a place among India’s top 10 companies by market capitalisation, securing the 8th position with a valuation of Rs 5.98 lac cr. This is supported by a strong financial performance, with LIC posting a 38% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for Q4FY25 at Rs 19,039 cr. The insurer has declared a final dividend of Rs 12 per equity share for the financial year ending March 31.
According to data from the Life Insurance Council, LIC reported robust growth in its group premiums, collecting Rs 14,374.87 cr in May 2025 — up from Rs 12,632.26 cr in May 2024, representing a 13.79% increase. For the first two months of FY 2025-26, group premium collections rose by 13.66%.
Overall, LIC's new business premium in May this year stood at Rs 18,405.04 cr, reflecting a 10.27% growth from the Rs 16,690.39 cr collected in May 2024. The life insurance industry as a whole recorded a 12.68% rise in collections, with total premiums reaching Rs 30,463.20 cr compared to Rs 27,034.14 cr in the same month last year.
The Brand Finance India 100 list evaluates over 200 Indian brands across various sectors including IT, automotive, hospitality, pharma, and retail, using audited financials and brand performance data to determine rankings.