Bajaj Finance Sells Minority Stake in Bajaj Housing Finance to Meet Regulatory Public Shareholding Norms

On December 2, 2025, Bajaj Finance Limited announced the sale of 166.6 million equity shares, representing 1.9994% of Bajaj Housing Finance Limited’s (BHFL) paid-up equity capital. The shares were sold through a bulk deal executed on the secondary market as part of the regulatory requirement to maintain Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) as mandated by SEBI guidelines.

This strategic divestment fetched approximately Rs. 1,587.82 crore for Bajaj Finance. The transaction does not involve any promoter or related party buyers and is conducted entirely at arm’s length.

BHFL is a significant contributor to Bajaj Finance’s consolidated financials, accounting for Rs. 9,524.37 crore (13.66%) of consolidated turnover and Rs. 17,838 crore (18.03%) of consolidated net worth in the latest financial year. Despite the sale, Bajaj Finance retains a commanding 86.70% stake in BHFL, continuing to exert strong control.

This move not only ensures regulatory compliance but also provides liquidity and optimizes the promoter shareholding structure in line with SEBI’s Master Circular dated November 11, 2024.

Key Highlights:

Sale of 166.6 million BHFL shares (1.9994% stake) through bulk open market deal

Transaction value approximately Rs. 1,588 crore

Post-sale Bajaj Finance holding in BHFL stands at 86.70%

BHFL contributes 13.66% of Bajaj Finance’s consolidated turnover and 18.03% of its net worth

No related party involved in the transaction; arms-length deal

Sale aligns with SEBI’s Minimum Public Shareholding regulations

Sources: Bajaj Finance Limited official announcement, SEBI Listing Regulations compliance documents