The central government will sell up to a 6.5% stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) at a floor price of ₹382 per share through a two-day offer for sale (OFS) on August 4 and 5, according to DIPAM Secretary's post on social media. The sale opens for non-retail investors on August 4 and retail investors can participate on August 5, 2026.
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary announced the details of the OFS on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The government has set the floor price at ₹382 per share for the stake sale. The two-day process is structured to first allow non-retail investors to bid on August 4, followed by retail investors on August 5, enabling broad participation in the divestment.
This stake sale is part of the government's ongoing efforts to divest its holdings in public sector enterprises to raise funds and improve fiscal health. LIC, being one of India's largest insurers, has seen significant investor interest in its previous public offerings. The 6.5% stake sale at ₹382 per share follows earlier divestments and is expected to attract considerable attention from institutional and retail investors alike.
The offer for sale will conclude on August 5, 2026, with retail investors given the opportunity to bid on the final day. The government’s decision to set the floor price at ₹382 per share provides a benchmark for investors participating in this transaction, which is a key event in the ongoing LIC divestment process.