Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its stake in Vedanta Ltd to 8.897%. The acquisition involved purchasing additional shares, bringing LIC’s total holding to 347,883,245 shares. The transaction, executed through market purchases, reflects LIC’s investment strategy in listed companies. This increased holding was disclosed on January 16, 2026.
LIC Increases Shareholding in Vedanta
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its stake in Vedanta Ltd., as per a disclosure made on January 16, 2026. The acquisition involved purchasing additional shares, resulting in a revised total holding.
Details of the Acquisition
Before the acquisition, LIC held 269,377,846 shares, representing 6.889% of Vedanta’s share capital. Following the acquisition, LIC’s holding increased by 78,505,399 shares.
Revised Shareholding
As a result of the transaction, LIC now holds a total of 347,883,245 shares in Vedanta Ltd. This represents 8.897% of the company’s total share/voting capital.
Transaction Method
The shares were acquired through market purchases between April 26, 2017, and January 14, 2026.
Source: BSE
