LIC Leads Infosys’ Shareholding
India’s Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has emerged as Infosys’ largest shareholder, signaling strong confidence in the IT giant’s future.
- LIC stake: 9.53% (395.77 million shares) worth Rs 8,694 crore.
- SBI Funds Management: 4.21% stake (Rs 3,840 crore).
- Sudha Gopalakrishnan: 2.29% stake (Rs 2,095 crore).
Murthy Family’s Infosys Holdings
Despite LIC’s rising share, the Murthy family still holds a significant stake:
- Rohan Murty: 1.46% (6.8 crore shares)—largest shareholder in the family.
- Akshata Murty: 1.05% (3.89 crore shares).
- Sudha Murty: 0.93% (3.45 crore shares).
- Narayana Murthy: 0.36% (reduced after gifting shares to his grandson).
In 2023, Narayana Murthy gifted 15 lakh shares worth Rs 240 crore to his grandson Ekagrah Murty, giving him a 0.04% stake in Infosys.
Conclusion
LIC’s increasing stake in Infosys underscores institutional confidence, while the Murthy family continues to maintain its legacy in the company.
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