LIC gained over Rs 21,000 crore from three top software exporters. This paper profit materialized within thirty-five days after a contrarian investment strategy. The insurer accumulated shares of Infosys, TCS, and HCL Technologies during the June quarter. This move reversed earlier investor pessimism surrounding artificial intelligence disruption fears. The IT sector has since rallied, reversing earlier sector pessimism.

LIC's investment portfolio reached ₹50.66 lakh crore by March 2026, with rising exposure to private firms and equities dominating asset allocation.

Life Insurance Corporation bought shares worth over Rs 16,000 crore in June. Bharti Airtel and Maruti Suzuki saw the largest buying from the insurer. LIC also sold shares worth…