LIC Increases Stake in ACC Ltd and NBCC (India)

LIC has increased its presence in key stocks, taking its ownership in ACC Ltd above 10% and in NBCC (India) to 4.5%, with all purchases made via the open market.LIC Raises Stake in ACC Ltd

LIC acquired 37,82,029 additional shares of ACC Ltd, representing 2.014% of the company’s equity. Following this transaction, its total holding now stands at 1,98,97,064 shares, equivalent to 10.596% of ACC’s paid-up share capital.

The purchases were made gradually between 20 May 2025 and 25 November 2025. Before this acquisition, LIC held 1,61,15,035 shares, or 8.582% of the company’s equity.

LIC Increases Stake in NBCC (India)

In NBCC (India), LIC bought 30,24,672 shares, amounting to 2.071% of the voting capital. After this increase, LIC holds 12,08,91,590 shares, equivalent to 4.477% of the company’s total voting capital.

It’s important to note that the percentage holding decreased slightly despite the acquisition due to a rise in NBCC’s total voting capital base, which expanded from 180 crore shares to 270 crore shares.

All transactions were executed via market purchases, with no preferential allotment, rights issue, or off-market transfer involved. The buying window spanned from 25 April 2018 to 24 November 2025.

ACC and NBCC Stock Performance

ACC Ltd has experienced some volatility over the past year:

• Decline over 1 year: 15%
• Decline in last 6 months: 3%
• Gain in last 3 months: 3%
• Five-year return: 9%

On the trading day of the update, ACC slipped 0.6%, hitting an intraday low of ₹1,855.85, trading 20% below its 52-week high of ₹2,324.95 (Dec 2024). Its 52-week low was ₹1,775.05 (May 2025).

NBCC (India) has shown strong performance, particularly over the long term:

• One-year gain: 20%
• Last 6 months: 2%
• Last 3 months: 20%
• One-month gain: 7%
• Five-year return: 581%

During the session, NBCC reached an intraday high of ₹118.55, trading 9% below its 52-week high of ₹130.60 (June 2025). Its 52-week low was ₹70.82 (March 2025).

Summary

LIC’s strategic stake increases in ACC Ltd and NBCC (India) reflect its continued interest in both private and public sector equities. ACC has faced a moderate decline over the past year, while NBCC continues to deliver strong multi-year growth. All purchases were made via the open market, with no preferential allotments or special issues involved.