Govt to offload 1-2% LIC stake via OFS in Q4 FY26, eyes ₹14,000 Cr.

• Government plans to sell 1-2% stake in LIC via Offer-for-Sale (OFS) in Q4 FY26.
• The decision to reduce the stake sale from an initial 2.5-3% is due to weak investor interest and current market conditions.
• A 1-2% OFS could generate approximately ₹13,000-₹14,000 crore for the government.
• This would be the first stake sale by the government in LIC since its 2022 IPO, aiming to increase public shareholding.
• Retail investor sentiment is currently weak, leading the government to opt for smaller tranches to manage market impact.

Why It Matters: Government's LIC stake sale affects market, share price, and public shareholding.