What LIC’s policyholders must know before investing in LIC IPO
What LIC’s policyholders must know about investing in its IPO
LIC is coming up with its IPO soon. And if you hold a
LIC policy, you must link it with your PAN
before 28 Feb 2022, as LIC has
reserved up to 10% of its issue size for its policyholders at a discount on the
floor price.
According to the DRHP, up to 10 percent will be reserved for eligible LIC policyholders under the Policyholder Reservation Portion. Here is a list of 29 FAQs regarding policyholders who want to invest in the IPO via the Policyholder Reservation Portion
As a policyholder, you can invest a maximum of Rs 2 lakh
LINK TO UPDATE PANCARD WITH LIC POLICY
https://linkpan.licindia.in/UIDSeedingWebApp/
update pancard, mobile and email
How can I find out if I am eligible for
the policyholders’ quota?
Individuals with even one LIC policy as on February
13 (the date on which the DRHP was filed) and the bid or offer opening date can
apply under the policyholder reservation portion. That is, you if you have purchased a policy after February 13, you
will not qualify. If you are an annuitant – that is, if you are
deferred or immediate pension policyholder receiving regular pension – you,
too, will be allowed to apply. But if your deceased spouse was an annuitant and
you have been receiving the annuity after her death, you will not be eligible
for this reservation. Those covered under group
policies will not be eligible to apply under this quota.
Ø LIC is running campaigns on PAN updation,
but I have not completed the process yet. Do I still have time?
Updating PAN in LIC’s records is mandatory. Make sure that you complete the process of updating
your PAN on LIC’s portal by February 28. If you fail to do so, you will not be
considered an ‘eligible’ policyholder, LIC has made this clear.
Ø I do not have a demat account. Can I
use my parent’s or spouse’s demat account to apply?
Having
a demat account is mandatory to participate in IPOs. And, as a policyholder who
wishes to apply for LIC’s IPO, you should be the first account holder in your
demat account. If it is joint account, then you should be the first or primary
holder.
Ø Is there any minimum sum assured or
premium requirement to be eligible to bid under the quota or later for allotment?
LIC has
not laid down any such condition to qualify for the quota. Similarly, allotment
is not linked to the number of policies, premium amount or sums assured.
Ø My mother has designated me as a
nominee in her policy. Can I apply under the quota?
No. The
quota is for policyholders not beneficiaries, so you will not be eligible.
Likewise, beneficiaries who have received the death claim amount after the
policyholder’s death cannot bid under the policyholder reserved portion.
Ø I have been a long-time LIC policyholder,
but now I live abroad. Can I apply under the quota?
Only resident Indians are
allowed to bid under the quota.
Ø My husband and I have a joint life
policy. Can both of us bid under the policyholder reservation portion?
No.
Only one of the two will be eligible to bid under the quota. PAN of the person
who would be applying should be updated on LIC portal.
Ø I am an LIC employee and also hold its
policies. Can I apply under employee, policyholder as well as retail portions?
LIC IPO FAQs
1) Is it necessary for policyholders to
have a demat account to apply for shares in the Offer?
Yes. As per SEBI ICDR Regulations, no equity share can be issued by any company in physical form and the equity shares can only be issued in dematerialized form. Hence, any one, whether policyholders or retail investors, should have a demat account for applying in the offer.
2) Is there any lock-in period for the
shares purchased through the Policyholder Reservation Portion?
There is no lock-in period and the policyholders can sell the Equity Shares immediately on listing of the Equity Shares, if they choose to do so.
3) I am having a policy in SBI Life
Insurance. Can I apply for the Equity Shares of the Corporation in the Offer
under the Policyholder Reservation
Portion category?
No, Bidding under the Policyholder Reservation Portion is only for policyholders of our Corporation. However, you can apply under RIB or Non-Institutional Bidders category.
4) Is there any minimum number of
Equity Shares for which the policyholders need to apply?
There is a minimum number of Equity Shares (x) which will have to be applied under the Offer in respect of all categories. Hence, Eligible Policyholder(s) also have to apply for the said minimum x number of Equity Shares, as specified in the Offer Documents.
5) What is the maximum amount which
Eligible Policyholder(s) can apply under Policyholder Reservation Portion?
Eligible Policyholder(s) can apply for such number of Equity Shares in multiples of ___________Equity Shares such that the Bid Amount does not exceed Rs 200,000 (net of Policyholder Discount).
6) Is there any minimum balance of
equity shares to be kept in the demat account?
No minimum balance is required like in demat account.
7) Can a policyholder apply from the
demat account of his/her spouse or son or a relative?
No. The policyholder has to have the demat account in his/her name.
8) Is it possible to apply for shares
for more than ?200,000 (net of Policyholder Discount)?
No. The maximum Bid Amount is limited to Rs 200,000 (net of Policyholder Discount, if any). However, Eligible Policyholder(s) can also apply for Equity Shares under the RIB category or Non-Institutional Bidders category for an additional amount of up to Rs 200,000 (net of Policyholder Discount) and more than Rs 200,000 (net of Policyholder Discount), respectively.
9) How much is the discount for
Eligible Policyholder(s) under Offer?
Eligible Policyholder(s) are offered a discount of Rs Z per Equity Share. In case, the Offer Price (the price at which shares are allotted to retail and other investors) is Rs X, Eligible Policyholder(s) will be allotted Equity Shares at Rs (X-Z) per Equity Share.
10) Will the investment in Equity
Shares of our Corporation qualify for tax exemption?
No, investment in Equity Shares of our Corporation does not qualify for tax exemption, as per income tax rules.
11) At what price the Eligible
Policyholder(s) should bid for within the Price Band?
Eligible Policyholder(s) can bid at the Cut-off Price. However, in that case it is necessary to keep the Bid Amount blocked for investment at the Cap Price (maximum price) net of discount, since the Cap Price may turn out to be the Cut-off Price.
12) I have a joint life policy. Whether
I and my spouse both will be eligible for reservation or not?
Only one of the two can apply for the Equity Shares
under the Policyholder Reservation Portion category. The PAN number of the
applicant Bidding in the Offer (you or your spouse) needs to be updated in the
policy records. The applicant has to have a demat account in his/ her name and
in case the demat account is joint, the applicant needs to be the first
/primary holder of 12) I have a joint life policy. Whether I and my spouse both
will be eligible for reservation or not?
Only one of the two can apply for the Equity Shares under the Policyholder Reservation Portion category. The PAN number of the applicant Bidding in the Offer (you or your spouse) needs to be updated in the policy records. The applicant has to have a demat account in his/ her name and in case the demat account is joint, the applicant needs to be the first /primary holder of the demat account.
13) My major daughter is studying in
Canada. Whether she would be eligible to Bid under the Policyholder Reservation Portion category as she is having a
policy in India?
She needs to be residing in India during the Bid/Offer period to be eligible for applying in the Offer.
14) I am a proposer of a policy for my
minor son. Whether I am eligible for reservation under the Policyholder
Reservation Portion?
Since you are the owner of the policy and hence being a policyholder, you are eligible for reservation under the Policyholder Reservation Portion.
15) I am having a policy of the
Corporation which is in lapsed condition. Am I eligible for reservation under
the Policyholder Reservation Portion?
All policies which have not exited our records by way of maturity, surrender or by way of death of the policyholder are eligible for reservation under the Policyholder Reservation Portion.
16) I am a policyholder (karta) under
HUF policy. Whether I can apply for the Equity Shares?
Yes, if you are applying for Equity Shares as a karta you are eligible to Bid under the Policyholder Reservation Portion.
17) How can I link my PAN to my policy?
The easiest option is through the option made available on the website of our Corporation for updating the PAN. You need to have your PAN number, policy number, mobile number and email ID and through a very simple process, your PAN number will be updated. You may also approach our offices wherein the PAN number can be updated.
18) I had submitted proposal papers
before the date of DRHP but received policy bond later. Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible for reservation under the Policyholder Reservation Portion category, the policy should have been issued on or before the date of this Draft Red Herring Prospectus and should not have exited by way of surrender, maturity or death claim on the Bid/Offer Opening Date.
19) I have a joint demat account in the
name of “my spouse and me”. We have two separate policies and PAN is linked therein. Can both of us apply in the Offer
based on that one joint demat account?
As per SEBI ICDR Regulations, individual applications cannot be made by both beneficiaries of the demat account. Application can be made only in the name of the first/primary beneficiary.
20) I am having a Pradhan Mantri Vaya
Vandana Yojana policy. Whether I am eligible to apply for the Equity Shares of
the Corporation in the Offer?
Yes, all policies other than group policies qualify for Bidding in the Policyholder Reservation Portion.
21) Under my annuity policy, annuities
have already started. Whether I am eligible to apply for the Equity Shares of
the Corporation in the Offer?
Yes.
22) I am spouse of policyholder (now
deceased) under an annuity policy and currently receiving annuities. Am I
eligible to apply for the Equity Shares of the Corporation in the Offer?
No, since you are not a policyholder and only a beneficiary, you are not eligible to apply in the Offer.
23) Is the Allotment to Eligible
Policyholder(s) guaranteed under Policyholder Reservation Portion?
No, the Allotment is not granted. Approximately 10% of the Offer Size is reserved for Eligible Policyholder(s). The Allotment will be subject to competitive bidding and will depend on the demand in the bidding process.
24) I am a nominee under a policy
issued by the Corporation, am I eligible to Bid for the Equity Shares under my
name?
No, only the Eligible Policyholder(s) is eligible to Bid under the Policyholder Reservation Portion. Nominee is not eligible.
25) What is the last date for updating
the PAN in the policy records?
The last date is _______. If it is not registered before _______, you are not eligible.
26) Whether NRI policyholders or other
policyholders residing out of India can apply in the Offer?
No, only resident Indians can apply.
27) Can senior citizens apply in the
Offer or any age restrictions?
No, there is no age restriction. All Eligible Policyholder(s) on the date of this Draft Red Herring Prospectus and the policy continuing without exit on the Bid/Offer Opening Date are eligible to apply in the Offer.
28) Will the Allotment be based on the premium amount or sum assured or number of policies?
All Eligible Policyholder(s), irrespective of premium amount or sum assured or number of policies will be treated under the same footing and the Equity Shares will be allotted on a competitive bidding basis.
29) Is there any condition of minimum
premium or sum assured to be eligible for Bidding under the Policyholder
Reservation Portion?
No such condition. All Eligible Policyholder(s),
subject to rules are eligible to Bid under the Policyholder Reservation
Portion.
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