Government Sells Shares in Cochin Shipyard Ltd; Reduces Stake Following Offer for Sale
The President of India, acting through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has completed a significant sale of equity shares in Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) through a stock exchange mechanism. The transaction successfully converted a portion of the government's stake into divestment, resulting in a reduction of holding as reported by the Seller.The Offer for Sale (OFS) encompassed multiple stages, including an initial base offer and an option for oversubscription. A total of 1,19,33,344 Equity Shares were sold to non-retail investors on T day (July 7, 2026), and an additional 1,15,826 Equity Shares were sold across non-retail investors, employees, and retail investors on T+1 day (July 8, 2026).
The entire sale amounted to 4.58% of the equity share capital of the Company. In addition to the general market offering, 26,308 Equity Shares were specifically offered to eligible employees of Cochin Shipyard Limited.
The transaction highlights the scale and timing of the divestment. The Seller held a substantial stake prior to the sale, which saw a proportional reduction following the successful completion of the Offer for Sale.
Key details regarding the pre-sale holdings and post-sale status of the shares are detailed in the table below:
| Metric | Before the Disposal | After the Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Voting Capital (Shares) | 26,30,80,780 | 26,30,80,780 |
| Seller's Holding (Shares Sold) | 1,20,49,170 | 1,20,49,170 |
| Seller's Voting Rights (%) | 4.58% | 4.58% |
| Seller's Remaining Holding (Shares) | — | 16,66,22,069 |
| Seller's Remaining Holding (%) | — | 63.33% |
The Offer for Sale was executed by the President of India, acting through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, utilizing the stock exchange mechanism in line with comprehensive guidelines on offer for sale through the recognized Stock Exchanges.
COCHINSHIP Stock Price Movement
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