New Delhi, September 2025:
In the latest weekly stock market update and news , most of India’s top 10 most valuable companies saw growth in their market capitalization. However, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) were the only these two firms in the list that which are recorded a decline in value.
LIC’s Market Cap Performance
According to latest weekly stock market data, the LIC Market Cap Slips this week, which making it one of the few large-cap companies to post negative growth while peers rallied. The fall in LIC’s value comes at a time when eight of the top 10 firms added a combined ₹1.69 lakh crore to their market cap.
Which Companies Gained?
There are Big names such as Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HDFC Bank, Infosys, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), and Bharti Airtel saw healthy growth in their valuations. Among them, Bajaj Finance led the rally, posting the strongest weekly gains.
Why Did LIC Lose Value?
Some Market experts suggest that LIC’s stock movement is being closely watched due to:
1. Concerns about slower premium growth in recent months.
2. Weak performance of LIC’s investment portfolio, where more than 70% of stocks have been in the red over the last year.
3. Broader market trends in the insurance and financial services sector.
Investor Takeaway
LIC is still one of the strongest players in India’s insurance industry and also one of the biggest investors in the country. But in the short term, its share price has been going up and down, which has worried many shareholders.
Experts suggest that before taking any new decision on LIC shares, investors should keep an eye on three things:
1. How LIC is managing its investment portfolio
2. The growth in its premium collections
3. Important changes in government rules and regulations
LIC’s market cap has gone down this week, showing that India’s stock market is changing, with private companies like Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank gaining more strength. LIC shares have fallen around 15% in the past year, underperforming major indices like the Nifty and Sensex, while over 70% of LIC’s portfolio stocks are also in the red, which has affected over 22 crore shareholders.
Meanwhile, Bajaj Finance is showing strong momentum—it is trading near its 52-week high and has increased by about 27% over the past year, making it one of the top performers in the finance sector. ICICI Bank, too, has delivered steady performance, trading in a strong range and attracting investor interest as it remains close to its yearly highs
Why did LIC’s market cap fall this week?
This are done Mainly due to weak premium growth and poor returns from its investment portfolio.
Which company gained the most market cap this week?
Bajaj Finance is one of the top company led the rally among the top 10 firms. where many company share are not perform better.
Is LIC still among the top 10 most valuable companies in India?
Yes, despite the fall, LIC continues to remain in the top 10 list.
