Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has announced the allotment of shares for its recently concluded Rs 21,000 crore initial public offer (IPO). The IPO which was held from May 4 to May 9 was subscribed 2.95 times on the final day. The share sale received bids for over 47.83 crore (47,83,67,010) shares against the total issue size of over 16.20 crore (16,20,78,067) shares.
The issue comprises an offer for sale up to ₹20,557 crore where the government will offload a 3.5% stake. Also, LIC offers ₹60 per equity share discount to LIC policyholders, and ₹45 per equity share discount offered to retail investors.