The Government of India has launched an OFS for Indian Overseas Bank, offering up to 385.1 million shares at a floor price of ₹34, with an additional 192.6 million shares available via oversubscription. The move aims to meet SEBI’s public shareholding norms and boost market liquidity.
The Government of India has initiated a significant Offer for Sale for Indian Overseas Bank, setting a floor price of ₹34 per share. The OFS will allow the government to divest up to 3% of its stake in the state-owned lender, with the base offer size being 385.1 million shares and an additional 192.6 million shares available through an oversubscription option. The sale is scheduled to open on December 17, 2025, for non-retail investors and on December 18 for retail investors and employees.
This divestment move is aimed at meeting the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s minimum public shareholding norms, which require listed companies to maintain at least 25% public ownership. At the floor price, the OFS is valued at over ₹1,964 crore, representing a discount of about 7% to the current market price. The allocation will be made on a price priority basis, with a minimum of 25% reserved for mutual funds and insurance companies, and at least 10% for retail investors.
Key Highlights
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The government will sell up to 385.1 million shares of Indian Overseas Bank via OFS, with a floor price of ₹34 per share.
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An additional 192.6 million shares can be sold through the oversubscription option, bringing the total potential divestment to 577.7 million shares.
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The OFS opens for non-retail investors on December 17 and for retail investors on December 18.
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The floor price is set at a 7% discount to the current market price, aiming to attract strong investor interest.
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The sale aligns with SEBI’s minimum public shareholding requirements, with the government currently holding 94.61% of IOB.
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A portion of the shares is reserved for mutual funds, insurance companies, and retail investors to ensure broad participation.
Sources: BSE, NSE, Economic Times, Business Standard, ET Now, NDTV Profit, Business Line