Bajaj Finance has sold a portion of its stake in Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (BHFL) to comply with minimum public shareholding requirements. The sale, executed on December 2, 2025, involved equity shares representing 1.9994% of BHFL’s paid-up equity capital. The transaction was conducted through a bulk deal in the open market, generating approximately ₹1,587.82 crore.
Strategic Stake Divestment
Bajaj Finance executed a strategic sale of equity shares in its subsidiary, Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (BHFL), on December 2, 2025. This move aims to meet the minimum public shareholding requirements.
Details of the Transaction
The company sold 166,600,000 equity shares of BHFL, representing 1.9994% of BHFL’s paid-up equity share capital. The shares were sold at ₹95.3074 per share through a bulk deal in the open market, resulting in a total consideration of approximately ₹1,587.82 crore.
Impact on Shareholding
Following the sale, Bajaj Finance’s shareholding in BHFL now stands at 86.7032% of BHFL’s paid-up equity share capital.
Financial Contribution of BHFL
In the last financial year, BHFL contributed significantly to Bajaj Finance’s overall performance. BHFL accounted for 13.66% of the consolidated turnover (₹9,524.37 crore) and 18.03% of the consolidated net worth (₹17,838 crore).
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