LIC Passes On Full GST Exemption Benefit to Policyholder: Net Profit Rises to Rs 10,053 Crore



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The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced it is passing on the full benefit of the recent GST exemption on life insurance premiums to its customers. This initiative aims to make life insurance more affordable and increase its penetration across India, aligning with the 'Insurance for All by 2047' vision. The insurer also reported a significant rise in its Q2 FY26 net profit, reaching Rs 10,053 crore, driven partly by improved profitability metrics and a strengthened solvency ratio.

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced that it has fully passed on the benefits of the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption on life insurance premiums to its customers. This move, the insurer said, will make life insurance more affordable and is expected to boost insura
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FAQ :

Yes, LIC has announced that it has fully passed on the benefits of the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption on life insurance premiums to its customers.

The exemption is expected to make life insurance more affordable for millions of policyholders and boost insurance penetration across the country.

LIC reported a standalone net profit of Rs 10,053.39 crore for the July-September 2025 quarter, a 32% jump from the previous year.

The GST exemption on all individual life and health insurance premiums came into effect on September 22, 2025, under the GST 2.0 framework.

LIC maintains a dominant position with a 59.41% market share based on first-year premium income.

LIC expects the GST exemption to further accelerate business growth in the upcoming quarters and act as a major growth catalyst for the industry.




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