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Centre arms itself with a legal strategy to defend PSUs' disinvestment

The move comes after several petitions challenging the policy were filed across the country

LIC IPO fully subscribed on day 2 of opening; offer closes on May 9

Sees participation from 3.6 mn individual investors; policyholders lead

After a 16-yr low of 14.9% in 2019, LIC's private sector investments rise

LIC's private sector share of investments had touched a 16-year low of 14.9 per cent in 2019, an analysis by the Reserve Bank of India showed.

Positive start: LIC's mega share sale subscribed 67% on first day

Interestingly, LIC's IPO will remain open for subscription even on the weekend, given the large amount the government is looking to raise from the market

LIC IPO subscription to stay open on Saturday for retail investors

Retail investors will be alloted 35% of the total shares in the offer, and given a discount of 45 rupees from the IPO price

LIC mega IPO opens for retail, institutional investors; to close on May 9

LIC public offer, the country's biggest-ever IPO, on Wednesday opened for subscription for retail and institutional investors. The government aims to generate about Rs 21,000 crore by diluting its 3.5 per cent stake in the insurance behemoth. The LIC initial public offering (IPO), now open for retail and institutional investors, is set to close on May 9. LIC has fixed the price band at Rs 902-949 per equity share for the issue. The offer includes a reservation for eligible employees and policyholders. The retail investors and eligible employees will get a discount of Rs 45 per equity share, and policyholders will get a discount of Rs 60 per equity share. The share sale is through an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 22.13 crore equity shares. The shares are likely to be listed on May 17. LIC has cornered a little over Rs 5,627 crore from anchor investors led primarily by domestic institutions. Anchor Investors (AIs) portion (5,92,96,853 equity shares) was subscribed at Rs 949 per equi

Value of LIC ownership in listed companies sees an uptick, shows data

But its share by volume declines in the March quarter

LIC IPO: Over 70% of anchor allotment made to domestic mutual funds

LIC raises a total of Rs 5,627 crore in anchor book; overseas funds pour in just Rs 1,624 crore

LIC's $2.7-billion IPO set to be the fifth-biggest globally in CY22

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's (DEWA's) $6.1-billion IPO in March is currently the third biggest public offering for the year, followed by China National Offshore Oil Corporation's (CNOOC's)

LIC owns 4% of all listed stocks in India, more govt bonds than the RBI

LIC manages assets of Rs 39 lakh crores, or more money than the entire mutual fund industry combined.

LIC IPO: Irdai raises investment limit for insurers in BFSI sector to 30%

This could free up more funds to invest in the largest IPO, say industry insiders

IDBI Bank stake dilution for ceding mgt control to be fixed after roadshows

Lowering of stake by Centre and LIC to be decided post consultation with investors during roadshows, after which EoI document would be structured, says DIPAM Secy Tuhin Pandey

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Unique features of LIC IPO: Policyholder quota, differential discount

Life Insurance Corporation of India's (LIC's) landmark Rs 21,000-crore IPO will open for subscription on Wednesday

LIC will be fifth most-valued firm post IPO with m-cap of Rs 6 trillion

Valuation fair and attractive; won't dilute stake for a year: Govt

'65 million PAN numbers have been linked to LIC policies', says M R Kumar

The investor interest has been quite good. It is especially good as far as the domestic investors are concerned: M R Kumar

Failed to link PAN to policy? Apply for LIC IPO under retail/staff quota

Compared to Rs 60 discount under policyholder quota, you will get Rs 45 discount under these

Sebi says no to 'upsizing' option in LIC share sale; allows few exemptions

But allows a few exemptions, such as a 30-day lock for anchor investors

LIC IPO will see record demat account openings in India: Paytm Money CEO

Big push for new demat accounts likely to come from smaller cities and towns, as many investors will open them only to apply for the IPO