LIC stake sale delay due to market conditions

3 Nov 2025 · 12:02 ISTmarket hours1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

the IPO price: 5% below

The stake sale of Life Insurance Corporation is likely postponed as the government awaits a rise in LIC's stock price. Currently trading at ₹900, shares are 5% below the IPO price of ₹949. The government aims for stabilization above the IPO level before proceeding, with roadshows planned for November and a sale expected by January 2026.

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LIC stake sale delay due to market conditions

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