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IRFC OFS subscribed over 1.5x by institutional investors; govt to exercise greenshoe option

The government’s offer for sale in IRFC received a strong response from institutional investors, with the non-retail portion subscribed 1.86 times on Wednesday. Following the robust demand, the Centre will exercise the greenshoe option, allowing it to sell an additional 1% stake in the railway financing company through the OFS…

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IRFC shares tumble 5% as OFS opens for non-retail investors. Here’s what shareholders should know

IRFC shares dipped 5% as the government launched an Offer for Sale, planning to sell a 1% stake at a floor price of Rs 91. This move aims to boost the stock's free float and liquidity. The sale, part of the Centre's divestment drive, follows similar offerings in other public…

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Govt to sell up to 2% stake in IRFC via OFS; issue opens Wednesday

The government will launch an OFS in IRFC on Wednesday, offering up to a 2% stake through a base issue and greenshoe option. The share sale is part of the Centre's disinvestment strategy and aims to improve public shareholding, liquidity and compliance with Sebi's minimum public shareholding norms.

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Young, loss-making startups keep OFS portion lean as investor scrutiny grows

New-age, loss-making startups are prioritising large fresh issue components in their IPOs to fund growth, a shift from the 2021-22 cycle. Investors now prefer capital infusion for scaling and profitability over large shareholder exits. Companies like Zepto, Ola Electric, and PhysicsWallah exemplify this trend, signalling a market demand for businesses…

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Cochin Shipyard shares fall 3% amid buzz around OFS at 8% discount

Cochin Shipyard shares dipped Monday following reports of a potential government Offer for Sale (OFS) at a discount. The government, aiming to raise funds, is reportedly planning to sell a stake soon, adding to recent disinvestment activities in other public sector undertakings. Despite a recent stock decline, the company has…

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NSE IPO: NIACL, IFCI, other stocks gain up to 14% as NSE files for India's largest IPO. Who's selling stake?

Shares of IFCI, SBI, and other companies saw significant gains on Thursday. This surge followed the National Stock Exchange filing its draft IPO papers. Several companies are named as selling shareholders in the Offer for Sale component. The NSE's public issue is anticipated to be India's largest.

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GIC shares dip 4% as Rs 3,088 crore OFS opens for retail investors. Should you participate?

General Insurance Corporation of India shares saw a dip as the government initiated an Offer for Sale. Retail investors can now bid for a stake in the insurer. The offer has already attracted strong demand from institutional investors. Market analysts suggest caution for retail investors due to profitability concerns and…

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GIC shares decline 6% as Rs 3,088 crore OFS opens at 9% discount

The government is set to divest up to a 5% stake in General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) through an offer for sale, opening today at a floor price of Rs 352 per share. This move aims to raise over Rs 3,087 crore and is part of the government's broader…

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NLC India drops 3% even as gov OFS draws robust institutional demand; retail window opens today

NLC India shares fell sharply on Wednesday even as the government's Offer for Sale (OFS) attracted strong demand from institutional investors, with bids worth Rs 4,158 crore on day one. The Centre has exercised the oversubscription option, taking the total stake sale size to Rs 1,263 crore.

The Economic Times

Zepto IPO: Founders Aadit Palicha, Kaivalya Vohra skip OFS as Nexus Ventures leads share sale

Zepto’s founders, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, will retain their stakes and not participate in the Rs 9,500 crore IPO’s offer-for-sale component, signalling confidence in the business. Early investors will lead stake sales as the quick commerce company targets expansion, technology investments and a public market debut amid intensifying competition.

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Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, NLC India, Motilal Oswal, HCL Tech

Indian markets saw a sharp decline on Monday amid global worries and geopolitical tensions. Nifty moved closer to a key support level. Several companies were in focus. NLC India announced an Offer for Sale. Motilal Oswal saw promoter share sales. HCL Tech launched an AI zone with Google Cloud. IRCTC…

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NLC India shares fall 3% as OFS worth up to Rs 1,263 crore opens

NLC India shares dipped 3% as the government launched an Offer for Sale (OFS) to divest up to a 3% stake, aiming to raise Rs 1,263 crore. The OFS, with a floor price of Rs 303 per share, opens for non-retail investors on June 9 and retail investors on June…

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Global firms exploit India's IPO boom to take profits back to home countries

Foreign companies are listing their Indian units to send billions of dollars back home. These are mostly secondary offerings, not for raising new funds. This trend is driven by high stock valuations in India. This is causing significant capital outflows and impacting the Indian rupee. While some officials express concern,…

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NHPC OFS subscribed nearly 3.5 times on Day 1, Govt to exercise green shoe option

The government on Monday announced to sell up to 6 per cent stake in NHPC via OFS at a floor price of Rs 71 per share.

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NHPC shares tumble 5% as govt’s OFS worth up to Rs 4,300 crore opens at 8% discount. Check details

NHPC Share Price: NHPC shares saw a significant drop of nearly 5 percent. This decline followed the government's launch of an offer for sale. The government plans to divest up to a 6 percent stake in the public sector undertaking. The offer opened for non-retail investors on Tuesday. The floor…

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Govt to exercise greenshoe option after Coal India OFS draws Rs 19,000 crore bids on first day

Strong institutional demand prompted the government to exercise the oversubscription option in Coal India’s offer-for-sale. Investors placed bids worth around Rs 19,000 crore on the first day, while the government expanded the issue size to 2% amid continued interest in the dividend-paying PSU stock.

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Coal India shares drop 6% after OFS launch. Buy the dip or wait? Here’s what technical indicators suggest

Coal India shares fell over 6% after the government announced a Rs 5,000 crore offer for sale at a 10% discount to the previous closing price. Analysts said the stock’s near-term trend has turned cautious, with key support levels around Rs 428–430 and resistance seen near Rs 455–460.

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Coal India shares slide 6% after PSU prices Rs 5,000 crore OFS at 10% discount

Coal India shares dropped after the government announced plans to sell up to a 2% stake in the company through an Offer for Sale (OFS). The floor price was set at Rs 412 per share, about 10% lower than the previous NSE closing price of Rs 458.15.

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Govt to offload up to 2% stake in Coal India via OFS on May 27-29; floor price at Rs 412/share

The government will divest up to a 2% stake in Coal India through an offer for sale scheduled across May 27 and May 29. The OFS floor price has been fixed at Rs 412 per share, nearly 10% below Coal India’s Tuesday closing price on the NSE.

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Govt to sell additional 4% stake in Central Bank of India after OFS subscribed 2.36 times; retail bidding opens on Monday

The Indian government is selling more shares of Central Bank of India. Investor demand was strong, leading to an increase in the stake sale from 4% to 8%. This move aims to boost the bank's stock liquidity and meet public shareholding rules. The offer for sale is currently underway, with…

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Central Bank of India OFS: Govt to sell up to 8% stake in lender. Check key details

The Indian government is selling a stake in Central Bank of India. This offer for sale aims to raise over Rs 2,200 crore. The sale opens for institutional investors on May 22 and for retail investors on May 25. The government has set a floor price of Rs 31 per…

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Office for Students’ University of Sussex humiliation is a symptom of deeper failings

England’s higher education regulator must rebuild trust with troubled sector after series of blunders under previous leadership

The Independent UK

High Court overturns university’s £585,000 free speech fine

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University wins High Court challenge over record £585,000 freedom of speech fine

The University of Sussex took legal action against the Office for Students (OfS) last year over the watchdog’s decision in March 2025

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University of Sussex overturns £585,000 fine as high court rejects free speech breach claim

Ruling is blow to Office for Students after it issued record fine for allegations over professor’s trans rights views

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