LIC shares appeared to fall nearly 50% on Friday after adjusting for its first-ever 1:1 bonus issue, though the actual decline was only around 1.5%. The insurer issued one bonus share for every existing share held by eligible shareholders, with May 29 fixed as the record date for the corporate action.

LIC's shares rise nearly 2% after announcing a first-ever 1:1 bonus issue, boosting investor sentiment and liquidity.

LIC shares witnessed a sharp 50% drop in early trade as the stock turned ex-bonus, reflecting adjustments for the recently announced 1:1 bonus share issue.