Life Insurance Corp (LIC) on Thursday said it has hiked its stake in Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to about 9.3 per cent.
In a regulatory filing, LIC said its holding in railway sector ‘miniratna’ PSU has increased 2.02 per cent in the period December 16, 2022, to September 11, 2024, via open market purchases.
“Life Insurance Corporation of India has increased its shareholding in equity shares of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd from 5,82,22,948 to 7,43,79,924 i.e., 7.278 per cent to 9.298 per cent of the paid-up capital of the said company (IRCTC),” LIC said.
Shares of LIC closed at Rs 1031.45, up 1.81 per cent over the previous close on the BSE.
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First Published: Sep 12 2024 | 8:23 PM IST