Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its stake in Coal India Ltd to 11.497% through market purchases. The acquisition involved 12,61,62,334 shares. Before this transaction, LIC held 9.450% of the company’s shares. This change in shareholding was disclosed on December 11, 2025 and reflects a strategic investment decision by LIC.
LIC Increases Shareholding
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its shareholding in Coal India Ltd. to 11.497%. This was achieved through the acquisition of 12,61,62,334 shares via market purchase. The disclosure regarding this change in shareholding was made on December 11, 2025.
Details of the Transaction
Prior to this acquisition, LIC held 58,23,50,221 shares, representing 9.450% of the total share/voting capital in Coal India Ltd. After the acquisition, LIC’s holding increased to 70,85,12,555 shares. The acquisition was executed through market purchase.
Key Dates
The acquisition period spans from October 31, 2017, to December 10, 2025. This indicates a series of transactions culminating in the reported shareholding percentage.
Capital Structure
The equity share capital/total voting capital of Coal India Ltd. remains constant at ₹1,627,283,270.00 before and after the reported acquisition.
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