LIC cuts it stake in Bajaj Auto to raise Rs 2300 cr

LIC cuts it stake in Bajaj Auto to raise Rs 2300 cr

The insurer holds stakes in major corporations such as Reliance Industries and ITC among others.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Friday, November 18, 2022, 11:00 AM IST
article-image
The Reserve Bank is the second-largest holder of government debt. / Representative image |

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) holds shares worth more than Rs 9 lakh crore to add to its financial strength. It boasts of stocks of corporate giants such as Reliance Industries, ITC and L&T, among others on its portfolio. To raise Rs 2300 crore, the LIC has sold its 2 per cent stake in Bajaj Auto via 56.6 lakh shares.

The share sale to cut down its holding in the auto giant, was conducted by LIC between November 4, 2022 and November 16, 2022. The stocks were sold at a price of Rs 4,069 each.

RECENT STORIES

Mumbai Real Estate News: JP Morgan Leases 2.72 Lakh Sq Ft Office Space At Powai’s One Downtown...

Mumbai Real Estate News: JP Morgan Leases 2.72 Lakh Sq Ft Office Space At Powai’s One Downtown...

HCL Tech Q3 Net Profit Falls 11.1 Per Cent To ₹4,082 Crore On One-Time Labour Code Cost

HCL Tech Q3 Net Profit Falls 11.1 Per Cent To ₹4,082 Crore On One-Time Labour Code Cost

Silver Soars 6 Per Cent To Record ₹2.65 Lakh Per Kg; Gold Hits Lifetime High Of ₹1.44 Lakh Per...

Silver Soars 6 Per Cent To Record ₹2.65 Lakh Per Kg; Gold Hits Lifetime High Of ₹1.44 Lakh Per...

Maruti Suzuki To Set Up Vehicle Service Centres At IOCL Fuel Stations Across India

Maruti Suzuki To Set Up Vehicle Service Centres At IOCL Fuel Stations Across India

HCL Technologies Logs ₹4,082 Crore Q3 Profit As Revenue Climbs, Absorbs ₹956 Crore Labour Cost...

HCL Technologies Logs ₹4,082 Crore Q3 Profit As Revenue Climbs, Absorbs ₹956 Crore Labour Cost...