Govt exercises oversubscription option to sell 3% stake in NLC India
The Government of India, acting through the Ministry of Coal, has initiated an Offer for Sale to divest a 3% stake in NLC India Limited. The offer, scheduled for June 9 and June 10, 2026, includes a base size of 2.77 crore shares and an oversubscription option of 1.38 crore shares, totaling 4.15 crore shares. The floor price is set at ₹303 per share, with specific allocations for retail investors and employees.

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The Government of India, acting through the Ministry of Coal, will sell up to 3% of its stake in NLC India Limited via an Offer for Sale (OFS) on June 9 and June 10, 2026. The Seller has decided to exercise the oversubscription option, increasing the total offer size to 4,15,99,098 equity shares, representing 3.00% of the total paid-up equity share capital as on March 31, 2026. The floor price for the offer is set at ₹303 per share.
The offer comprises a base size of 2,77,32,732 equity shares (2.00%) and an additional 1,38,66,366 equity shares (1.00%) under the oversubscription option. Consequently, 41,59,911 equity shares, representing 10% of the total offer, will be available for the retail category on T+1 Day, subject to receipt of valid bids. The transaction will be conducted through a separate window on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Offer Timeline and Bidding
Bidding for non-retail investors opened on June 9, 2026 (T Day). Retail investors and eligible employees may place their bids on June 10, 2026 (T+1 Day). Non-retail investors have the option to carry forward their un-allotted bids to the T+1 Day for allocation to the unsubscribed portion of the retail category. The offer includes specific reservation norms, with a minimum of 25% of the offer shares reserved for mutual funds and insurance companies.
Employee Reservation
Up to 25,000 equity shares may be offered to eligible employees of the Company. Eligible employees may apply for equity shares up to ₹500,000; however, bids will be considered for allocation initially for amounts up to ₹200,000 only. Allocation will be made on a price priority basis at multiple clearing prices, with retail investors having the option to bid at the cut-off price.
Key Offer Parameters
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Seller | The President of India, acting through the Ministry of Coal, Government of India |
| Company | NLC India Limited |
| ISIN | INE589A01014 |
| Base Offer Size | 2,77,32,732 Equity Shares (2.00%) |
| Oversubscription Option | 1,38,66,366 Equity Shares (1.00%) |
| Total Offer Size | 4,15,99,098 Equity Shares (3.00%) |
| Floor Price | ₹303 per equity share |
| Face Value | ₹10 per equity share |
| Retail Allocation | 41,59,911 Equity Shares (10% of Offer) |
Settlement and Conditions
Settlement for bids received from the non-retail category on T Day will take place on T+1 Day. For bids received on T+1 Day from retail investors, employees, and non-retail investors carrying forward bids, settlement is scheduled for T+2 Day. Non-institutional investors are required to deposit 100% of the bid value upfront, whereas institutional investors have the option to place bids without upfront payment. The Seller reserves the right to withdraw the offer at any time prior to the opening of the offer on T Day.
Historical Stock Returns for NLC India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.92% | -6.59% | -4.06% | +33.85% | +31.18% | +386.24% |
How will the successful divestment of this 3% stake impact the Government of India's future disinvestment targets for the current fiscal year?
What effect will the increased supply of shares in the market have on NLC India's stock price volatility in the weeks following the offer closure?
Will the Ministry of Coal utilize the proceeds from this sale to fund specific renewable energy projects or reduce fiscal deficit?


































