Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Govt. to Sell LIC Stake, Roadshows Planned
The Indian government is selling a small portion of its shares in LIC, an insurance company.
They plan to sell about 2.5% to 3% of their shares.
They hope to raise between Rs 14,000 and Rs 17,000 crore, and will begin promoting the sale in roadshows in two weeks.
Two financial companies are helping with the sale.
LIC needs more shares owned by the public, with a deadline of May 16, 2027, to meet the requirement.
Government plans to sell 2.5%-3% stake in LIC.
Roadshows for the stake sale are expected to begin within two weeks.
Motilal Oswal and IDBI Capital are appointed as bankers for the OFS.
The government aims to raise Rs 14,000–Rs 17,000 crore from the sale.
LIC must increase public shareholding to 10% by May 16, 2027.
- Who
- The Indian government is selling shares of LIC.
- What
- The government is selling a portion of its stake in LIC.
- When
- Roadshows expected in two weeks; Deadline for increased public shareholding is May 16, 2027.
- Where
- In the Indian market.
- Why
- To raise money and increase public shareholding.
LIC Shareholders
Government
Share Value Impact
LIC Shareholders
Likely concerned about the impact of the share sale on their investments.
Government
The government aims to generate revenue and meet regulatory requirements.
- Company
- LIC
- Stake to be sold
- 2.5% to 3%
- Expected Funds
- Rs 14,000–Rs 17,000 crore
- Appointed for OFS
- Motilal Oswal, IDBI Capital
- Current Govt. Stake
- 96.5%
- Public Shareholding Deadline
- May 16, 2027
Sources
LIC Shares Slip Over 3% As Centre Likely To Offload Stake - Key Details
Government may sell 2.5-3% stake in LIC to potentially raise as much as Rs 17,000 crore: Report
Govt May Launch LIC Divestment Roadshows In Two Weeks, To Sell 2.5-3% Stake: Report