LIC shares rise ahead of Q4FY26 results announcement. The state-owned insurer's stock traded up 1.06 percent at ₹809 on Thursday as investors positioned ahead of fourth-quarter earnings expected later in the day. The board will also consider recommending a final dividend for FY26. Analysts project approximately 20.5 percent VNB margin for Q4, supported by strong non-par product focus and estimated 13 percent APE growth for the quarter. However, technical analysts urge caution, noting LIC remains in a downtrend with the stock down 5.25 percent over the past year and trading 17 percent below its 52-week high of ₹980. The sell-side order book showed 61.37 percent sell orders versus 38.63 percent buy orders, reflecting cautious market sentiment ahead of the results announcement.
