STAKE SALE
Blackstone offers to sell up to 25% of India's Knowledge REIT for over $1 billion
Blackstone is looking to sell a stake of up to 25.03 percent in Knowledge Realty Trust. This offer encompasses both a base stake and an oversubscription option. The base price has been established at 108 rupees per unit. Knowledge Realty Trust, supported by Blackstone and Sattva Group, manages a diverse portfolio of assets. Since its listing in August 2025, the REIT has experienced moderate growth.
Blackstone to sell up to 25% stake worth Rs 11,988 crore in Knowledge Realty Trust
Blackstone plans to sell up to 25.03% of Knowledge Realty Trust units. This offer for sale aims to meet regulatory public unitholding requirements. The sale includes a base offer and an oversubscription option for additional units. The transaction will occur over two trading days on BSE and NSE. Blackstone and related entities currently hold a significant stake in the trust.
Govt achieves 78 pc of FY27 divestment, asset monetisation Budget target in Apr-Aug
The government has achieved about 78% of its ₹80,000-crore FY27 disinvestment and asset monetisation target within five months. It has raised ₹62,124 crore so far, led by a ₹31,515-crore LIC stake sale, while the strategic sale of IDBI Bank remains on the table.
Noel Tata, Shapoorji discuss share swap for Tata Sons stake sale
The Tata Group is exploring options with the Shapoorji Pallonji Group to unlock liquidity from its 18.4% stake in privately held Tata Sons, according to people familiar with the matter. Proposals include a potential swap of shares in listed Tata companies such as Tata Power, a Tata Sons buyout financed by overseas banks, or a sale to a global external investor.
FPIs raise India bets in August, DIIs continue buying amid caution
After a robust July, foreign portfolio investors increased their equity acquisitions in August, marking a moderate uptick. Domestic institutional investors also continued their purchasing activities, though at a more measured pace. This buying spree aligned with a surge in IPO and OFS issuances within Indian markets. Interestingly, foreign investment trends shifted away from South Korea while Taiwan benefited from inflows.
Lenskart shares block deal: Alpha Wave Ventures II likely to sell 1.2% stake worth Rs 1,313 crore
Alpha Wave Ventures II plans to sell up to 20.8 million Lenskart shares worth ₹1,313 crore at ₹630 apiece, a 1.7% discount. The secondary transaction represents about 1.2% stake, with Lenskart receiving no proceeds from the sale.
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Happiest Minds Technologies shares fall 6% as reports suggest ITC Infotech may buy promoter stake
Happiest Minds Technologies shares fell 6.16% after reports that ITC Infotech may acquire a 22% promoter stake. The stock settled at Rs 420.25, while investors weighed the potential transaction against the company’s recent profit and revenue growth.
Bikaji Foods transfers 30% stake in baked foods subsidiary to Bakemart founder
Bikaji Foods International has transferred a 30% stake in its subsidiary Bikaji Bakes to bakery industry veteran and Bakemart founder Thayekunni Khaleel in tranches.
India’s budget math brightens with asset sales target in sight
India's fiscal position has improved significantly from earlier concerns. The government is set to exceed its asset sale target for the first time in eight years. Stronger tax collections and easing global fertilizer costs are bolstering government finances. This positive fiscal outlook contrasts with earlier revenue challenges faced by the nation. Officials anticipate a positive outcome for the nation's financial year.
Pushp Brand gets Sebi nod for IPO; A91 Partners, Sixth Sense to partially divest stake
Pushp Brand has officially secured approval from Sebi for its initial public offering, with existing shareholders set to sell up to 74.45 lakh equity shares. Promoters and other investors are engaged in the Offer for Sale. Founded in 1974, the company operates under the renowned Pushp and Munimji brands and is gearing up to introduce Pushp Kadak Chai in the second quarter of FY27.
ICICI Prudential AMC shares decline 7% in two days as promoter plans 2% stake sale
ICICI Prudential AMC promoter Prudential Corporation plans to sell up to 2% stake, worth over Rs 3,185 crore, to meet minimum public shareholding requirements. The sale will reduce promoter holding to 85.6%. Shares of ICICI Prudential AMC have gained over 22% in 2026, while Q1 net profit rose 23% year-on-year to Rs 965 crore.
Hindustan Copper shares fall 3%, multibagger stock drops 6% in 3 days as OFS concludes. What lies ahead?
Hindustan Copper shares fell around 3%, after the government concluded its Rs 2,982-crore OFS, which was oversubscribed. The company also faces Rs 14.43-lakh fines each from BSE and NSE over board composition compliance. Despite short-term pressure, the stock has delivered strong long-term returns.
Hindustan Copper OFS oversubscribed on both days, says govt. Here are all the details
Hindustan Copper’s government OFS drew strong institutional demand, with the non-retail portion subscribed 3.41 times on Tuesday. The Centre exercised the full greenshoe option, taking the potential stake sale to 6%, while retail investors can bid on Wednesday at a floor price of Rs 514 per share. The company’s strong Q1 performance and plans to expand mining capacity also remain in focus.
Capital Group sells 1% stake in D-Mart for Rs 2,537 crore
Capital Group divested a 1.04 percent stake in Avenue Supermarts for Rs 2,537 crore. This significant open market transaction involved selling over 67 lakh equity shares of D-Mart's parent company. The shares were offloaded at an average price of Rs 3,750.58 per share. Avenue Supermarts' stock experienced a slight decline following the divestment announcement. The company recently reported an 11.33 percent rise in its June quarter net profit.
Government mobilises about Rs 3,000 crore from Hindustan Copper OFS
The government successfully raised nearly Rs 3,000 crore from selling Hindustan Copper shares. This offer for sale saw strong participation from retail investors, exceeding expectations. The government exercised its full greenshoe option, selling over 5.8 crore shares. This successful disinvestment adds to the Rs 52,716 crore already collected this fiscal year. Disinvestment collections now approach Rs 55,700 crore, nearing the Rs 80,000 crore target.
ICICI Prudential AMC shares: Prudential Corporation to divest up to 2% equity, stock up 49% from IPO price
ICICI Prudential AMC promoter Prudential Corporation Holdings plans to sell up to 2% stake through open-market transactions from August 27 to meet minimum public shareholding requirements. Promoter holding will fall to 85.60% after the proposed sale.
Welspun Corp shares drop 6% after CEO, promoter group likely sell stake worth Rs 1,433 crore via block deal
Welspun Corp shares fell sharply on Wednesday after 63 lakh shares worth Rs 1,433 crore changed hands in a block deal. Promoter group entity Welspun Investments and Commercials and CEO Vipul Mathur were likely sellers. The transaction represented about 2.4% of the company’s outstanding shares and came after a sharp rally.
Hindustan Copper OFS opens for retail investors. Should you apply in the metals major's offer?
The OFS opened for non-retail investors on August 4, and saw strong participation. It now opens for retail investors today. Investors can participate between 9.15 am and 3.30 pm using the separate OFS window on NSE and BSE. A minimum of 10% of the offer size has been reserved for retail investors.
Groww shares fall 3% after Rs 2,500 crore block deal; Ribbit likely seller
Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of Groww, will be in focus as early investor Ribbit Capital plans to sell a 1.6% stake through a block deal worth Rs 1,914 crore. The shares are being offered at Rs 195 apiece, a 4% discount to the previous close.
Block deal ahead! Ribbit Capital likely to offload 1.6% stake in Groww for Rs 1,914 crore
Groww may see a Rs 1,914 crore block deal as investor Ribbit Capital reportedly plans to sell around 1.6% stake at Rs 195 per share. Groww shares rose 3.33% Tuesday, while strong Q1FY27 earnings showed robust profit and revenue growth.
Welspun Corp promoter group, CEO to sell up to Rs 1,417 crore stake via block deal
Welspun Corp’s promoter group entity and CEO Vipul Mathur plan to sell up to 63 lakh shares worth Rs 1,417.5 crore through a block deal. The transaction represents 2.4% of outstanding shares and comes after a sharp stock price rally.
Hindustan Copper OFS subscribed over 3 times; govt to exercise greenshoe option
Hindustan Copper’s government OFS received strong demand from non-retail investors, with bids reaching 3.41 times the shares offered. The Centre will exercise the greenshoe option, potentially raising the stake sale to 6%, with retail bidding opening August 26.
Hindustan Zinc shares fall 3% on reports of fresh government stake sale via OFS
Hindustan Zinc shares dropped on Tuesday after expectations of a fresh government stake sale through an OFS resurfaced following the Hindustan Copper stake sale. The government is reportedly considering selling around 1.5% of Hindustan Zinc, which could raise Rs 3,500-4,000 crore. The stock has declined nearly 3% in 2026.
Hindustan Copper shares fall 6% as govt opens OFS at 10% discount
Hindustan Copper share price: The government has announced its intention to divest a 3% holding in Hindustan Copper through an offer for sale, commencing for non-retail investors on August 25, with retail options shortly thereafter. The share floor price is pegged at Rs 514, below the closing value. If the offer is met with high demand, an extra 3% may be available.
ETSA 2026: Jury to pick winners today; SoftBank trims Lenskart stake
The day has arrived! The elite jury of The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 will convene in Bengaluru today to select the brightest stars in India’s startup galaxy. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
SoftBank sells Lenskart shares worth Rs 2,888 crore, aggregate returns at 5.7x
This is SoftBank’s second large block sale in Lenskart since the six-month lock-in for pre-IPO investors expired in May. In June, it sold a 3.25% stake for Rs 2,873 crore at Rs 508.55 per share. It had earlier sold shares worth Rs 1,026 crore through Lenskart’s November 2025 IPO.
SoftBank pares nearly 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 crore
SoftBank Group has sold a 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 crore. This transaction reduced SoftBank's holding to 7.28% from 9.86%. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's Platinum Jasmine Trust remains Lenskart's largest public shareholder. Many institutional investors, both domestic and foreign, participated in the block deal. Lenskart Solutions shares closed slightly lower on the BSE after the transaction.
Y Combinator sells Meesho shares worth Rs 970 crore in block deals; Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup among buyers
Y Combinator-linked entities sold 4.85 crore Meesho shares worth Rs 970 crore through block deals at Rs 200.01 apiece. Institutional buyers including Nippon India Mutual Fund, HDFC Life, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup acquired significant stakes.
Y Combinator pockets Rs 970 crore from Meesho stake sale
Y Combinator has sold nearly Rs 970 crore worth of Meesho shares through a block deal, adding to its returns from the ecommerce company. The accelerator has now realised around Rs 1,050 crore from Meesho. The sale comes days after it cashed out Rs 1,435 crore from Groww.
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