The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its stake in Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) to 6.74% through open market purchases. This acquisition involved 4,71,90,691 shares, bringing LIC’s total holding to 15,83,56,774 shares. The transactions occurred between March 23, 2022 and January 16, 2026.
LIC Increases Holding in HUL
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its shareholding in Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL). As per the latest disclosures, LIC’s stake in the company has risen to 6.74% of the total share/voting capital.
Details of the Acquisition
LIC acquired an additional 4,71,90,691 shares of HUL through open market purchases. The transactions took place between March 23, 2022 and January 16, 2026. Following these acquisitions, LIC now holds a total of 15,83,56,774 shares in HUL.
Previous Holding
Prior to these acquisitions, LIC held 11,11,66,083 shares in HUL, representing 4.731% of the company’s share/voting capital. The recent transactions have increased LIC’s influence in HUL.
Method of Acquisition
The shares were acquired through open market purchases, increasing the total holding from 4.731% to 6.74%.
Share Capital
The equity share capital/total voting capital of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) before and after the said acquisition/sale is 234,95,91,262.00.
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