LIC clarifies on ManipalCigna stake acquisition buzz

LIC shares climb 4%, cut gains as insurance company clarifies on rumours
LIC shares jumped 3.95 per cent to hit a high of Rs 952.50 on BSE. The stock was later trading at Rs 931.55, still up 1.67 per cent.
'No material event at this stage': LIC clarifies on ManipalCigna acquisition rumours
LIC clarified that it is exploring various strategic opportunities, including in health insurance, but there is no material event requiring disclosure at this time, as per its filing to the stock exchanges.
LIC Issues Clarification On Reports Of Stake Acquisition In ManipalCigna Health Insurance
India's largest public sector insurer, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Thursday (November 28) through the regulatory filing issued a clarification related to speculation about the company's potential acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in ManipalCigna Health Insurance.
Explained: Why LIC share price gained nearly 4% in early trade
LIC share price gained nearly 4% in early trade despite a sharp drop in the benchmark stock market indices. Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) rose nearly 4% in early trade after a media report indicated that the state-owned insurer has moved closer to acquiring half of ManipalCigna Health Insurance.
Healthy ambitions: LIC eyeing ManipalCigna
LIC plans to buy half of ManipalCigna Health Insurance. The deal could be worth ₹4,000 crore. This move will let LIC enter the health insurance market. ManipalCigna is a joint venture between Manipal Group and Cigna Corporation.
LIC’s entry into health insurance to significantly boost its market share
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is expected to enter the health insurance industry in 2025 by acquiring a stake in a standalone health insurance entity, that could significantly boost the market share of country’s largest insurer,
LIC in talks to acquire 50% stake in ManipalCigna Health Insurance
The discussions, in their early stages, aim to help LIC diversify beyond life insurance and tap into the growing health insurance demand
LIC shares surge over 2% on discussions to acquire 50% stake in ManipalCigna Health
State-owned LIC's shares rose 2.4% on news of a potential 50% stake acquisition in ManipalCigna Health Insurance. This move would mark LIC's entry into the health insurance sector, diversifying its portfolio.
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