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Domestic stake sale

India sells Coal_India stake

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 26, 2026 · Last updated May 27, 2026

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The market is impacted by the India — India>>>'s decision to sell a stake in Coal India>>>, as it provides a significant investment opportunity at a discounted price. This move is part of the government's broader disinvestment program, which aims to raise substantial revenue for the fiscal year.

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The India — India>>> is conducting an Offer for Sale (OFS) to divest up to a 2% stake in state-run Coal India>>>. The sale, which includes a base offer of 1% and an additional 1% green shoe option, is expected to raise approximately 5,000 crore rupees for the exchequer. The floor price for the shares has been fixed at 412 rupees apiece, representing about a 10% discount to Coal India>>>'s closing market price on May 26, 2026. The OFS will open for non-retail investors on May 27 and for retail investors on May 29. This is the second OFS by the government in the current fiscal year, following a stake sale in Iraq — Central Bank of Iraq>>>. The move is part of the government's strategy to achieve its disinvestment target of 80,000 crore rupees for FY27.

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The government is selling up to a 2% stake in Coal India>>> through an offer for sale, which will increase public shareholding and raise funds for the government. This could lead to a slight decrease in its stock price due to the discounted floor price.
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The India — India>>> is divesting a stake in Coal India>>> to raise approximately 5,000 crore rupees as part of its disinvestment program for FY27, aiming to meet its revenue targets.
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The India — Department of Investment and Public Asset Management>>> is the government agency responsible for managing the disinvestment process, including the stake sale in Coal India>>>.
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Arunish Chawla>>>, the DIPAM Secretary, announced the offer for sale and provided details regarding the floor price and the government's rationale for the disinvestment.
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Iraq — Central Bank of Iraq>>> is mentioned as another public sector company in which the government recently sold a stake, providing context for the current disinvestment strategy.
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