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The Indian government has invited bids from merchant bankers to manage stake sales in PSU banks and listed financial institutions. The process aims to meet SEBI's 25% public shareholding rule. Read more..Potential candidates include IOB, Central Bank of India, Punjab & Sind Bank, UCO Bank, and LIC. Bank of Maharashtra share price movement may reflect market sentiment. Read less
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) inviting merchant bankers to manage the stake sale in select public sector banks (PSBs) and listed public financial institutions (PFIs). The selected bankers will advise the government on the equity dilution process and will be empanelled for three years, extendable by one year. This move aligns with the government’s disinvestment strategy to enhance liquidity and public participation in state-owned financial entities.
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DIPAM invites bids from merchant bankers for stake sale in PSU banks and PFIs.
The empanelment period is three years, extendable by one year.
The move aligns with SEBI’s 25% public shareholding requirement.
Banks with over 90% government holding, including IOB, Central Bank of India, and Punjab & Sind Bank, may be included.
LIC and New India Assurance could also be considered for stake dilution.
Bank of Maharashtra share price may be impacted by future disinvestment plans.
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The government aims to bring select PSU banks and financial institutions in compliance with SEBI’s 25% public shareholding rule. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Central Bank of India, Punjab & Sind Bank, and UCO Bank currently have over 90% government holding, making them likely candidates for an offer-for-sale (OFS). Additionally, financial firms such as LIC and New India Assurance may also be included in a phased manner.
Bank of Maharashtra has already reduced its government stake below 80% through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), which could influence investor interest and Bank of Maharashtra share price trends.
DIPAM has categorised the merchant bankers into two groups:
A+ Category: Transactions worth ₹2,500 crore or more.
A Category: Deals below ₹2,500 crore.
The selected merchant bankers will conduct market surveys, organise domestic and international investor roadshows, and manage promotional campaigns. They will also facilitate meetings between institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and top management of the entities being divested.
Bank | Govt Holding (%) | Stake Sale Plan |
Over 90% | Offer-for-sale (OFS) likely | |
Over 90% | OFS likely | |
Over 90% | OFS likely | |
Over 90% | OFS likely | |
Below 80% | QIP already done | |
Over 95% | Stake dilution in phases | |
Over 85% | Stake dilution in phases |
The government’s move to divest stakes in PSU banks and financial institutions is part of its broader economic reforms. The empanelment of merchant bankers will drive this process, ensuring compliance with SEBI norms while enhancing liquidity and public participation. Market watchers will keep an eye on upcoming OFS announcements, with potential implications for Bank of Maharashtra share price and other PSU financial stocks.
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