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offer for sale
Finance Government raises LIC OFS size; offer becomes India's biggest stake sale
The government expanded LIC's ongoing offer for sale by an additional 4% after the issue was subscribed 3.3 times on day one, taking the total offer to 82.2 crore shares. At the base price of Rs 382, the OFS is expected to raise about Rs 31,400 crore, making it India's largest-ever offer for sale. Total demand reached nearly 94.5 crore shares, and retail investors will bid on the closing day.
Government to sell up to 6.5% stake in LIC, may mop up Rs 31k cr
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Business Government Sells 2.52% Stake in Cochin Shipyard at Rs 1,400 per Share via Offer for Sale
The Centre has launched an Offer for Sale of 2.52% equity in Cochin Shipyard Ltd at a floor price of Rs1,400 per share, with an additional 2.52% greenshoe option. Non-retail investors can bid on July 7, 2026, followed by retail investors on July 8. The divestment is part of broader maritime sector initiatives including the Rs25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund.