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Friday, April 17, 2026
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Topic: LIC

LIC would make Rs 11,000 crore profit if it were to sell its Adani stocks today

While LIC's 'losses' became political hot potato after Hindenburg row, calculations show India’s largest insurance firm has seen value of its investments in Adani companies grow over 36%.

The Injustice League feat. Monu Manesar & a yatra’s placebo effect

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

HDFC raises $3 billion in largest-ever local bond issue, say merchant bankers

According to HDFC's executive director, across investor categories, there was LIC being one of the largest ones, along with other banks, mutual funds & pension trusts.

DU endowment fund finds takers in LIC & other PSUs, but critics worried about ‘privatisation’

New Delhi: Delhi University’s proposed endowment fund for research and development has caught the interest of various public sector undertakings (PSUs), which are considering...

‘No need for concern over SBI, LIC exposures’: Finance Secretary Somanathan on Adani stock rout

When asked about the stock rout in an interview, Somanathan said there was no cause for concern for depositors, policyholders or investors in any nationalised banks or insurance companies.

3 idiots’ guide to escaping the Hindenburg & seashell companies at Layman Islands

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

How an NRI’s attempt to take over 2 Indian firms led to LIC turning invincible

In 'Fifteen Judgments', Saurabh Kirpal talks about the events leading up to the LIC judgment that made the company a pillar of the Indian economy.

LIC hopes for Rs 40,000-crore profit from equity sales, same as last year, says chairman

The insurer is also aiming to increase its share of premium or participating policies to 15% in two years from about 9% presently, chairman Mangalam Ramasubramanian Kumar said.

The LIC way or the Air India way — that is the multi-crore disinvestment question

The real argument against disinvestment is that any sale of a large firm is likely to fall into an oligarch’s lap. No one would want to make them more powerful than they already are.

Largest Indian IPO LIC to stay open Saturday for retail investors

Indian government is selling 221.4 million LIC shares between Rs 902 rupees and Rs 949 each, which would raise as much as 210 billion rupees ($2.7 billion) at the top end of the range.

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The Delimitation Dilemma—What Southern politicians should be bargaining for

Instead of fighting the inevitable population shift, southern leaders should seek to integrate migrants and preserve their local influence.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.