LIC Stock Shows Strong Performance Amid Broader Market Decline and Mixed Yearly Trends

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has shown significant activity today, gaining 3.85% on May 28, 2025. The stock has outperformed its sector by 3.47%, marking a notable trend as it has experienced consecutive gains over the past four days, accumulating a total return of 7% during this period.
Opening with a gain of 2.83%, LIC reached an intraday high of Rs 908, reflecting a rise of 4.24%. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a strong performance relative to these benchmarks.

In the broader market context, the Sensex opened lower, down 94.02 points, and is currently trading at 81,326.94, a decrease of 0.28%. While the Sensex is above its 50-day moving average, the 50-day moving average itself is below the 200-day moving average. In contrast, small-cap stocks are leading the market, with the BSE Small Cap index gaining 0.3%.

Over various time frames, LIC's performance has been mixed, with a year-to-date increase of 2.74% compared to the Sensex's 4.09%. However, over the past year, LIC has seen a decline of 10.29%, contrasting with the Sensex's gain of 8.20%.