India’s Leading Power Generation Company Sells 2.5 Crore Shares Of JSW Steel Through Bulk Deal

Indian equity benchmark indices opened lower on Monday, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index declining 1.12 per cent to trade at 23,379.75 during the session. Despite the weak broader market sentiment, shares of JSW Energy remained in focus after the company announced sale of a partial stake in JSW Steel through a bulk deal transaction. On Monday, JSW Energy share price gained 1.19 per cent to Rs 521.20.

JSW Energy Sells Partial Stake In JSW Steel

JSW Energy informed exchanges that the company divested 2.5 crore equity shares of JSW Steel through a bulk deal on the National Stock Exchange on May 18, 2026. According to the filing, the transaction was part of a strategic liquidity release initiative and resulted in gross proceeds of around Rs 3,150 crore.

The company stated that monetisation of a part of its holding in JSW Steel would help release capital for pursuing growth strategy while improving return on capital employed and reinforcing disciplined capital allocation.

JSW Energy Shareholding Pattern

According to the March 2026 shareholding pattern, promoters held 69.41 per cent stake in JSW Energy compared to 69.26 per cent reported in December 2025. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) increased their holding to 9.74 per cent from 9.50 per cent in the previous quarter, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) reduced their stake slightly to 14.29 per cent from 14.39 per cent.

Public shareholding declined to 6.44 per cent in March 2026 compared to 6.74 per cent reported in December 2025. The total number of shareholders stood at 5,65,674.

About JSW Energy

JSW Energy is one of India’s leading private sector power companies engaged in power generation, transmission and renewable energy development. The company operates thermal, hydro and renewable energy assets across multiple states in India.

JSW Energy continues to focus on expansion of renewable energy capacity, battery energy storage systems and green energy initiatives as part of its long-term energy transition strategy. The company aims to strengthen its position in clean energy and sustainable power infrastructure development.

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