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Centre unlikely to dilute stake in LIC for at least 2 years after IPO

The move is to woo investors, avoid pressure on stock

Some companies are trimming their IPO size. Others which have got Sebi clearance are now saying that nobody wants to go public amid such strong headwinds. Yet others say they will look at how the PharmEasy share issue will do
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Nikunj Ohri New Delhi
The Centre is unlikely to reduce its shareholding in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for at least 2 years following the insurer’s listing because such a move could affect returns for investors participating in the mega initial public offering (IPO).

The government’s stance was communicated to prospective investors during roadshows after many of them sought clarity on the Centre’s plan for lowering its shareholding in the insurer to meet the minimum public shareholding norms. To this, the Centre maintained its stand that it would not look at any equity dilution in the insurer for at least two years to