ICICI Lombard report
Do you feel tired in today's busy life? Has stress become a part of your life? If yes, then you are not alone. The country's leading insurance company ICICI Lombard has recently released a report, the figures of which are very shocking. In this report released on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, not only the dark truth of the deteriorating health of Indians has come to light. Report: Now 17 out of every 100 people in India are suffering from diabetes.
According to ICICI Lombard's 'India Wellness Index 2025', after stress, joint pain and high blood pressure, diabetes has become one of the five biggest diseases in the country. This report is based on a survey of 2,000 people from 19 major cities.
The most worrying thing is that this disease is no longer limited to the elderly only. Its cases are also increasing rapidly among Millennials and corporate employees. The main reason for this is the same with which we all are struggling – poor eating habits, physical inactivity and excessive stress. The report clearly states that the wellness score of people who are suffering from heart disease or diabetes is much lower (70) than that of the common people (79).
It is often believed that youth means abundance of energy, but this report tells a different story. There has been a huge decline in the health of India's youngest generation i.e. Gen Z. According to the report, this generation is lagging behind on every front, physically, mentally and socially. Especially the youth living in Tier-1 cities are the most sensitive.
On the other hand, if we talk about the corporate world, the situation there is even more serious. 1 out of every 3 people surveyed admitted that they go through a lot of stress every day, while 41% people feel constantly tired. The physical health of office workers is much worse than that of the general public. Lack of work-life balance, fatigue and the guilt of not being able to give time to family are eating away at almost two-thirds of the employees from within.
However, the good news is that Gen
Let us tell you that ICICI Lombard is not a small company that has issued such a big report. According to the data, the net assets of ICICI Lombard are approximately ₹ 157.25 billion. The company's status in the stock market is also quite big. By November 2025, its market capitalization will exceed ₹ 99,939 crore.
The company is not only earning but is also keeping its investors happy. The company's net profit in the quarter of September 2025 was ₹ 820 crore. Another good thing for investors is that the company's 'solvency ratio' is 2.70x, which shows that the company is fully capable of dealing with any financial crisis.
The company also looks strong in terms of Return on Equity (ROE). Analysts estimate that the company's ROE will be around 19% in the coming time and it will continue to distribute around 25% of its profits to shareholders in the form of dividends.
