Government to Sell Up to 6.5% Stake in LIC via Two-Day Offer for Sale
The Indian government plans to sell up to a 6.5% stake in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) through a two-day Offer for Sale (OFS) at a floor price of Rs 382 per share. The sale includes a base 2.5% equity offer and an additional 4% as a green shoe option. Non-retail investors can bid on August 4, followed by retail investors on August 5. This move aims to increase public shareholding and meet regulatory requirements ahead of schedule.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, news18, mint, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 3 Aug, 03:31 pm. Other outlets followed.