Government to sell up to 6.5% stake in LIC, may mop up Rs 31k cr | TheBriefWire
Government to sell up to 6.5% stake in LIC, may mop up Rs 31k cr
Published 3 August 2026 ยท finance
The government is selling up to 6.5% of LIC shares through an offer for sale. This divestment aims to meet minimum public shareholding norms ahead
The government is selling up to 6.5% of LIC shares through an offer for sale. This divestment aims to meet minimum public shareholding norms ahead of schedule.
The offer begins Tuesday and closes Wednesday with a base price of Rs 382. Successful sale will raise approximately Rs 31,400 crore for the government.
This move contributes significantly to the government's annual disinvestment target.
Published: August 4, 2026 โข 5:06 AM IST ยท Updated: August 4, 2026 โข 5:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The government is selling up to 6.5% of LIC shares through an offer for sale.
This divestment aims to meet minimum public shareholding norms ahead of schedule.
The offer begins Tuesday and closes Wednesday with a base price of Rs 382. Successful sale will raise approximately Rs 31,400 crore for the government.
This move contributes significantly to the government's annual disinvestment target.