Business

LIC Sells A Majority Share In Sun Pharma For Rs 4,699 Crore

LIC announced on Thursday that it had sold 2 percent of its stake in Sun Pharma for Rs 4,699 crore in an open market transaction.

Following the share sale, there is a decrease of 2 percent decline in holding between July 22, 2022, and September 13, 2023.

In a regulatory filing, LIC stated, “Corporation’s shareholding in Sun Pharma has diluted from 12,05,24,944 to 7,22,68,890 equity shares decreasing its shareholding from 5.023 percent to 3.012 percent of the paid-up capital of the said company”.

“The shares were sold at an average price of Rs 973.80 per share during the period through an open market sale in an ordinary course of transaction”, LIC added.

Sun Pharma manufactures, develops, and markets a diverse range of branded and generic formulations, as well as Active Pharma Ingredients (APIs).

LIC, the country’s largest state-owned insurer, finished at Rs 660.80 per share on BSE, up 0.27 percent. Sun Pharma shares closed 0.8 percent higher at Rs 1,143.60.

Also read: Maruti Suzuki Collaborates With Indian Bank To Offer Dealers Financing Options

Spriha Rai

Recent Posts

PM Modi Calls For Atmanirbhar Resolve Through Swadeshi Shopping

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on citizens to embrace Swadeshi and take a pledge to…

1 hour ago

PM Modi Hails RSS’s Century Of Service, Says ‘Nation First’ Always Paramount

PM Modi hailed the RSS’s century-long journey, praising its patriotism, service, and ‘nation first’ principle.

1 hour ago

PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia For Karur Stampede Victims

Prime Minister Modi announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh for the families of Karur…

1 hour ago

Embrace Swadeshi, Buy Khadi: PM Modi Sends Gandhi Jayanti Message

PM Modi, in the 126th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', called on citizens to adopt…

2 hours ago

PM Modi Praises Indian Navy Officers For Completing ‘Navika Sagar Parikrama’

PM Modi lauded Navy officers Lieutenant Commanders Dilna and Roopa for completing the ‘Navika Sagar…

2 hours ago

Chhath Puja Could Join UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, Says PM Modi

During his latest address on ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi highlighted India’s initiative to nominate…

2 hours ago