Bajaj Finance sold 16.66 crore shares, about 2% stake, in its subsidiary Bajaj Housing Finance at ₹95.31 per share via a bulk deal. The transaction aims to comply with minimum public shareholding rules, raising approximately ₹1,588 crore while impacting Bajaj Housing Finance's stock performance.
On December 2, 2025, Bajaj Finance announced the sale of 166.6 million shares of its subsidiary Bajaj Housing Finance through a bulk deal at ₹95.31 per share. This transaction represents approximately 2% of Bajaj Housing Finance’s equity and aligns with regulatory requirements on minimum public shareholding.
The deal raised around ₹1,588 crore for Bajaj Finance, marking a significant secondary market transaction aimed at improving liquidity and compliance for its subsidiary. Despite Bajaj Housing Finance’s strong Q2 financial results, its share price reacted with pressure, dropping to a near 52-week low following the announcement.
Bajaj Finance currently holds an 88.7% stake in Bajaj Housing Finance, and this sale is part of a planned phased divestment extending until February 2026. The shares sold will be locked in for 60 days. Bajaj Housing Finance has seen its stock price decline significantly since its September 2024 listing but remains a key player in the housing finance sector.
Key Highlights:
Bajaj Finance divested 166.6 million shares of Bajaj Housing Finance via bulk deal at ₹95.31/share.
The sale equals roughly 2% stake, raising ₹1,588 crore approximately.
Transaction helps Bajaj Housing Finance meet SEBI’s minimum public shareholding norms.
Bajaj Finance's promoter stake stood at 88.7% pre-sale, reducing gradually.
Bajaj Housing Finance shares slipped nearly 9%, hitting a 52-week low post-sale.
The divestment is part of a broader plan running through February 2026 with a 60-day lock-in.
Source: Moneycontrol, NDTV Profit, Bajaj Finance NSE filings.