NHPC OFS: Govt to sell up to 6% stake, floor price set at Rs 71/share

Government of India launches NHPC OFS to sell up to 6 per cent stake via a two-day offer opening Tuesday, setting a Rs 71 per share floor price under its ongoing disinvestment programme aimed at broadening investor participation in PSU equities.
NHPC OFS: Govt to sell up to 6% stake, floor price set at Rs 71/share
Government of India has launched an Offer for Sale (OFS) in NHPC Ltd, offering a 3% stake with an additional 3% greenshoe option at a floor price of Rs 71 per share.

The Government of India has announced an Offer for Sale (OFS) in state-owned NHPC Ltd, opening a stake dilution of up to 3% of the company’s equity, with an additional 3% greenshoe option in case of oversubscription.

The move is part of the government’s ongoing disinvestment programme aimed at unlocking value from public sector undertakings while broadening retail and institutional participation in state-owned enterprises.

OFS structure and stake sale

The base offer comprises up to 3% equity stake in NHPC, with an additional 3% available through the greenshoe option, allowing total dilution to go up to 6% if demand exceeds expectations.

NHPC is one of India’s leading hydroelectric power generation companies, operating under the Ministry of Power.

Floor price fixed

The government has set the floor price for the OFS at ₹71 per equity share. The final price will be determined based on demand from investors during the bidding process in accordance with SEBI OFS guidelines.

Subscription schedule

The OFS will open for non-retail investors on June 02, 2026, while retail investors will be able to participate on June 03, 2026, as per the standard two-day structure followed in such disinvestment offers.

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