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Government To Sell 4.83% Stake In Mazagon Dock At 8% Discount

Synopsis:

The government will divest up to 4.83% stake in Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders at a floor price of Rs.2,525—8% below CMP. The OFS opens on April 4, targeting compliance with SEBI norms and revenue generation through strategic disinvestment.


The central government has announced plans to divest up to a 4.83% stake in Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd through an Offer for Sale (OFS), aiming to raise capital and move closer to SEBI’s 25% public shareholding requirement. The base offer consists of a 2.83% stake—approximately 5.71 million shares—while an additional 2% or about 4.03 million shares may be sold under a green shoe option.

The floor price for the OFS is set at Rs.2,525 per share, representing an 8% discount to the current Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders share price of around Rs.2,745. The offer opens for non-retail investors on 4 April 2025 and for retail investors on 7 April 2025.

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Key Takeaways

  1. Up to 9.74 million shares will be offered through the OFS.

  2. The floor price is set at Rs.2,525—8% lower than the CMP.

  3. The government’s holding may reduce to approximately 80%.

  4. The OFS opens on 4 April for institutional investors and 7 April for retail investors.

  5. The move supports disinvestment goals and SEBI’s minimum public float requirement.

Also read: HDFC Bank Q4 Update: Deposit Growth Strong, Loan Growth Slows

Disinvestment Push to Boost Market Participation

This OFS is part of India’s broader disinvestment strategy to increase public shareholding in listed PSUs while retaining control over strategic enterprises. Mazagon Dock currently has a government holding of 84.83%, and a successful sale could bring this down to around 80%. This move not only unlocks value for the exchequer but also brings the company closer to regulatory compliance, though additional divestment will be required to meet the 25% public float mandate.

The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders share price has witnessed a remarkable rally of over 3,000% since its IPO in 2020, making the discounted OFS price attractive for investors looking at long-term growth.

Strong Order Book and Strategic Role in Defence

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders plays a pivotal role in India's maritime defence sector. As the only Indian shipyard building Scorpene-class submarines, it serves as a critical asset under the Ministry of Defence. The company also builds destroyers, frigates, and other warships, along with commercial vessels such as cargo ships and dredgers.

Having delivered over 800 vessels—including 25 warships and 3 submarines—since 1960, Mazagon Dock has an order book exceeding Rs.54,000 crore. Its capabilities continue to expand in alignment with India’s naval modernisation and increasing interest in defence exports.

OFS Details at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Base offer size

2.83% (Approx. 5.71 million shares)

Green shoe option

2.00% (Approx. 4.03 million shares)

Total stake offered

Up to 4.83%

Government holding (pre-OFS)

84.83%

Government holding (post-OFS)

~80.00%

Floor price

Rs.2,525 per share

Discount to CMP

8%

OFS date (non-retail)

4 April 2025

OFS date (retail)

7 April 2025

Market Opportunity for Long-Term Investors

Despite the short-term impact of the discounted offer, the long-term prospects for Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders remain positive. Its strong financials, strategic importance, and robust order pipeline position it for sustained growth. Retail and institutional investors may see the OFS as a valuable opportunity to invest in a high-performing defence stock. The government, meanwhile, continues to balance its fiscal objectives with the need to retain control over national strategic assets.

The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders share price is expected to stabilise post-OFS as investor sentiment aligns with the company’s fundamentals and growth outlook.

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