Bonus Issue

On 13th April 2026, the board of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) approved a proposal to issue bonus shares in a 1:1 ratio, marking the company’s first such move since its stock market debut in 2022.

What is Bonus Issue?

  • Also called a scrip or capitalisation issue, where a company gives free extra shares to existing shareholders.
  • Bonus shares are issued based on how many shares an investor already holds.
  • These shares are not taxed when received, but selling them may incur capital gains tax.

What does a 1:1 Bonus Issue Mean?

  • For every one share held, investors will get one ....
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