Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Hindustan Zinc OFS Opens for Retail
Hindustan Zinc, a company led by Vedanta Ltd, is offering some of its shares to the public for the first time in a long time.
This is called an OFS.
The company's shares have been doing really well because silver prices have been going up a lot.
Some experts think this is a good time to buy these shares for short-term gains, but others say it's risky and that the shares might not keep going up forever.
The OFS opened for big investors on January 28 and will open for regular people on January 29.
The shares are being sold for Rs 685 each, and the company's total value is now less than Rs 3 lakh crore.
Hindustan Zinc's OFS opens for retail investors on January 29 after strong institutional demand.
The stock price settled at Rs 708.10 on January 28, down 2.55% for the day.
Analysts are divided: some recommend short-term investment due to silver rally, others caution over risks.
Vedanta plans to sell up to 4.75 crore shares, representing 1.13% of the paid-up equity.
Hindustan Zinc's market capitalization has slipped below Rs 3 lakh crore.
- Who
- Hindustan Zinc Ltd, Vedanta Ltd
- What
- Offer-for-sale (OFS) opens for retail investors
- When
- January 29 (retail), January 28 (non-retail)
- Where
- India
- Why
- Strong demand from institutional investors and rally in silver prices
Bullish View
Bearish View
Investment Potential
Bullish View
Investors with high-risk appetite can consider participating in OFS for short-term gains due to the rally in silver prices.
Bearish View
Investors should be cautious as the stock might underperform if silver prices correct or global commodity conditions deteriorate.
Long-Term Viability
Bullish View
If silver prices sustain at elevated levels, Hindustan Zinc could report robust earnings growth and re-rating.
Bearish View
Hindustan Zinc has not consistently outperformed peers, indicating that commodity tailwinds alone are insufficient for long-term gains.
- OFS Opening Date for Retail
- January 29
- Floor Price per Share
- Rs 685
- Stock Price on January 28
- Rs 708.10
- Market Capitalization
- Below Rs 3 lakh crore
- Stock Gain in Last Two Months
- More than 55%
- Total OFS Size
- Up to 4.75 crore shares (1.13% of paid-up equity)
- Vedanta's Stake
- 6.18% as of December 31, 2025
Sources
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