LIC decreased its stake in CESC Limited from 6.37% to 6.13%, selling 32,87,627 shares for ₹54.28 Cr at ₹165.10 apiece.
An integrated power utility operating in India's eastern region, CESC Ltd generates and distributes electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across its service areas. The company operates thermal and renewable power generation facilities alongside its distribution network infrastructure. With over four decades of operational experience, it manages the complete electricity value chain from power generation through transmission and last-mile consumer delivery services.
India's largest domestic institutional investor with over Rs 56 lakh crore in total AUM, of which roughly Rs 15 lakh crore sits in listed equities. Holds stakes in virtually every major listed Indian company. When LIC builds or exits a position, it moves markets. Government-owned and mandated to invest policyholder funds in Indian equities and bonds, making it the ultimate long-only, long-term India bull.
