On June 8, the government announced an Offer for Sale (OFS) for the sale of up to 3 percent equity in government company NLC India Limited, the floor price of which has been fixed at Rs 303 per share. The sale of shares will open for non-retail investors on June 9 and for retail investors on June 10. The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) said the OFS consists of a base offer of 2 per cent equity, along with an additional ‘greenshoe option’ of 1 per cent, which can be exercised in case of oversubscription. This step is part of the government’s continuous efforts to raise resources by selling stake in listed public sector companies.
Government of India announces OFS in NLC India Limited (Neyveli Lignite Corporation) with a base offer of 2% of its equity and an additional 1% Green Shoe Option in case of oversubscription. Floor price fixed at ₹303 per share. OFS opens for non-retail investors on 09 June 2026 pic.twitter.com/0suTPX6rk5
— Secretary, DIPAM (@SecyDIPAM) June 8, 2026
DIPAM gave information
Government of India announces OFS in NLC India Limited (Nyveli Lignite Corporation), consisting of a base offer of 2 per cent equity and an additional greenshoe option of 1 per cent in case of oversubscription, DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla said in a post on X on June 8. The floor price has been fixed at Rs 303 per share. He further said that “The OFS will open for non-retail investors on June 9, 2026 and for retail investors on June 10, 2026.” Chawla also described the company as “an excellent long-term investment opportunity” and cited its “strong operational and financial performance, consistent returns and attractive dividends.”
Part of the Centre’s big disinvestment campaign
NLC India’s OFS is part of a series of stake sales in public sector companies by the Center in the current financial year, which also includes deals in NHPC, Coal India and Central Bank of India. NLC India Limited, a Navratna public sector company under the Ministry of Coal, is engaged in lignite mining and power production and has also expanded in the field of renewable energy. The company operates mining and thermal power assets and is also expanding solar and wind energy capacity as part of its diversification strategy. On June 8, shares of NLC India fell 0.25 percent and closed at Rs 335.65 per share.
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