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GIC shares dip 4% as Rs 3,088 crore OFS opens for retail investors. Should you participate?
General Insurance Corporation of India shares saw a dip as the government initiated an Offer for Sale. Retail investors can now bid for a stake in the insurer. The offer has already attracted strong demand from institutional investors. Market analysts suggest caution for retail investors due to profitability concerns and industry headwinds.
GIC shares dip 4% as Rs 3,088 crore OFS opens for retail investors. Should you participate?
General Insurance Corporation of India shares dropped 4% as the government's OFS opens for retail investors today at a discount. Meanwhile, Zydus Lifesciences successfully completed its cash tender offer for Assertio Holdings Inc., making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. This acquisition aims to boost Zydus's pipeline of innovative drugs.
Retail players can skip GIC Re's OFS: Analysts
Retail investors are advised to skip the government's offer for sale in General Insurance Corp of India. Analysts point to ongoing profitability challenges and headwinds in the reinsurance sector. The company's reliance on its investment portfolio for profits is a key concern. Despite a discount, the offer faces scrutiny.
General Insurance Corporation of India leads losers in 'A' group
Rain Industries Ltd, PTC Industries Ltd, National Aluminium Company Ltd and Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 16 June 2026.
GIC Re drops as government launches OFS to divest up to 5% stake
Shares of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) declined 6.66% to Rs 362.50 after the Government of India launched an offer for sale (OFS) to divest up to a 5% stake in the state-owned reinsurer.
GIC shares fall 5% as Centre launches OFS; floor price at 9% discount
At present, the government owns an 82.40% stake in General Insurance Corporation. At the floor price of ₹352 apiece, the sale of over 8.77 crore shares will fetch about ₹3,000 crore to the exchequer.
GIC shares decline 6% as Rs 3,088 crore OFS opens at 9% discount
The government is set to divest up to a 5% stake in General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) through an offer for sale, opening today at a floor price of Rs 352 per share. This move aims to raise over Rs 3,087 crore and is part of the government's broader disinvestment strategy.
Govt to sell up to 5% stake in insurer GIC via OFS
The Indian government is set to divest up to a 5% stake in General Insurance Corporation. This offer for sale begins for non-retail investors on June 16 and for retail investors on June 17. The floor price is fixed at 352 Indian rupees per share. This move is part of a larger plan to meet public shareholding norms.
OFS Alert: Centre To Sell Up To 5% Stake In General Insurance Corp; Floor Price Fixed
The Centre will offer 2% stake as base issue with an option to sell an additional 3%.
Government launches GIC Re OFS to sell up to 5% stake; floor price fixed at ₹352 per share
Shares of General Insurance Corporation of India ended at ₹387.15, up by ₹8.45, or 2.23%, on the BSE.
GIC's common empanelment of hospitals win-win for all stakeholders: IFFCO-TOKIO MD
The General Insurance Council is introducing a common hospital empanelment platform. This initiative aims to streamline processes for over 10,000 hospitals and 32 insurance companies. Policyholders will experience reduced friction and improved services. IFFCO-TOKIO General Insurance is also upgrading its IT system for faster claims and efficient operations. This move is expected to create a win-win situation for everyone involved.
Indusind General Insurance Company reports standalone net loss of Rs 50.90 crore in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 17.26% to Rs 1906.88 crore