ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund ups stake in LIC Housing Finance to over 5%

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, through its various schemes, acquired 1,295,540 equity shares of LIC Housing Finance Ltd. on December 2, 2025. This acquisition resulted in the fund's total shareholding exceeding 5% of the paid-up capital of LIC Housing Finance Ltd., triggering a disclosure under SEBI regulations.

Prior to this acquisition, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund held 27,411,303 shares, representing 4.98% of the total voting capital. The recent purchase, executed via the secondary market, increased its stake to 28,706,843 shares, or 5.22% of the company's total voting capital. The company clarified that the increased holding is for investment purposes and not to seek controlling interest.

The equity share capital of LIC Housing Finance Ltd. before and after the acquisition remains 1,10,01,26,000 comprising 55,00,63,000 shares of face value ₹2/- each.