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President of India Portfolio: Net Worth and Bulk Deals

The President of India represents the Government of India's equity holdings in public sector undertakings, making it the largest disclosed investor on Indian stock exchanges by a significant margin. With 78 publicly disclosed stocks valued at over ₹43,01,667.1 cr as of December 2025, the portfolio of the President of India reflects the government's ownership stakes in India's most strategically important businesses across banking, insurance, energy, defence, infrastructure, fertilisers, and heavy industries. This blog breaks down the portfolio composition, the sectors it covers, and what it reveals about India's public sector investment.

Latest President of India Stock Portfolio & Holdings (2026)

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NameStocks (78)Sub-SectorSub-SectorMarket CapMarket CapClose PriceClose PricePE RatioPE Ratio1D Return1D Return1M Return1M Return6M Return6M Return1Y Return1Y ReturnPB RatioPB RatioReturn on EquityReturn on EquityROCEROCEDividend YieldDiv YieldDebt to EquityDebt to EquityVolatility vs NiftyVolatility vs Nifty
1.State Bank of IndiaSBINPublic BanksPublic Banks9,68,199.489,68,199.481,058.001,058.0012.4812.480.870.87-12.68-12.6823.7123.7141.1541.151.921.9216.5816.585.635.631.471.470.000.001.511.51
2.Life Insurance Corporation Of IndiaLICIInsuranceInsurance4,84,526.454,84,526.45776.75776.7510.0310.031.401.40-10.62-10.62-14.12-14.12-0.35-0.353.803.8045.9345.931.001.001.571.570.000.001.711.71
3.NTPC LtdNTPCPower GenerationPower Generation3,62,703.803,62,703.80380.95380.9515.4915.491.841.844.204.2012.3112.3111.4711.471.901.9013.1513.1510.7710.772.232.231.311.311.431.43
4.Oil and Natural Gas Corporation LtdONGCOil & Gas - Exploration & ProductionOil & Gas - Exploration & Production3,38,535.313,38,535.31265.40265.409.359.35-1.37-1.37-4.41-4.4111.7611.7612.6512.650.900.909.879.8711.4511.454.554.550.500.501.731.73
5.Bharat Electronics LtdBELElectronic EquipmentsElectronic Equipments3,14,905.273,14,905.27426.10426.1059.1859.18-1.09-1.09-2.62-2.624.854.8543.4443.4415.7515.7529.2929.2933.7533.750.560.560.000.002.052.05
6.Coal India LtdCOALINDIAMining - CoalMining - Coal2,79,911.122,79,911.12468.15468.157.927.923.073.0712.3212.3218.6118.6118.1018.102.802.8038.5338.5324.7124.715.835.830.090.091.601.60
7.Power Grid Corporation of India LtdPOWERGRIDPower Transmission & DistributionPower Transmission & Distribution2,75,948.922,75,948.92297.60297.6017.7817.780.300.30-0.02-0.023.823.826.156.152.982.9817.2617.2612.4012.403.033.031.411.411.681.68
8.Hindustan Aeronautics LtdHALAerospace & Defense EquipmentsAerospace & Defense Equipments2,54,301.692,54,301.693,782.403,782.4030.4030.40-0.53-0.53-8.65-8.65-21.34-21.34-0.96-0.967.277.2726.0926.0917.5117.511.051.050.000.002.022.02
9.Hindustan Zinc LtdHINDZINCMining - DiversifiedMining - Diversified2,13,864.522,13,864.52514.75514.7520.6620.661.701.70-11.98-11.9812.0812.0812.8012.8016.0516.0572.6072.6062.8962.895.745.740.820.822.922.92
10.Indian Oil Corporation LtdIOCOil & Gas - Refining & MarketingOil & Gas - Refining & Marketing2,01,552.442,01,552.44144.60144.6014.8214.821.311.31-16.50-16.50-2.49-2.4911.9111.911.061.067.177.179.559.552.102.100.800.801.811.81
11.Bank of Baroda LtdBANKBARODAPublic BanksPublic Banks1,40,971.331,40,971.33279.95279.956.806.802.702.70-8.11-8.1111.4711.4729.8229.820.950.9515.4315.437.477.473.073.070.000.002.002.00
12.Power Finance Corporation LtdPFCSpecialized FinanceSpecialized Finance1,35,914.691,35,914.69412.85412.855.915.910.240.241.291.290.980.982.612.610.880.8815.8915.893.463.463.843.846.266.262.142.14
13.Union Bank of India LtdUNIONBANKPublic BanksPublic Banks1,31,420.151,31,420.15177.63177.637.297.293.183.18-6.65-6.6527.9727.9749.0349.031.151.1517.0517.0511.5911.592.762.760.000.002.412.41
14.Punjab National BankPNBPublic BanksPublic Banks1,25,836.241,25,836.24111.53111.536.816.811.861.86-11.79-11.79-1.34-1.3422.1622.160.940.9415.1015.109.219.212.652.650.000.001.911.91
15.Indian Railway Finance Corp LtdIRFCSpecialized FinanceSpecialized Finance1,24,203.081,24,203.0894.6994.6919.1019.10-0.37-0.37-15.11-15.11-26.33-26.33-26.32-26.322.362.3612.7712.771.401.401.681.687.837.832.112.11
16.Bharat Petroleum Corporation LtdBPCLOil & Gas - Refining & MarketingOil & Gas - Refining & Marketing1,24,081.261,24,081.26287.80287.809.309.300.630.63-21.33-21.33-11.56-11.565.765.761.521.5216.9916.9917.0517.053.443.440.750.751.961.96
17.Canara Bank LtdCANBKPublic BanksPublic Banks1,20,567.101,20,567.10136.44136.446.876.872.652.65-8.86-8.8614.7814.7858.9558.951.131.1317.5617.568.408.403.013.010.000.002.122.12
18.Indian BankINDIANBPublic BanksPublic Banks1,15,724.411,15,724.41878.65878.6510.2810.282.272.27-5.11-5.1124.7124.7164.4664.461.621.6217.0917.0910.5310.531.891.890.000.002.172.17
19.Gail (India) LtdGAILGas DistributionGas Distribution95,519.3995,519.39142.87142.877.677.67-0.97-0.97-14.86-14.86-21.04-21.04-15.19-15.191.121.1215.3315.3315.1415.145.165.160.250.251.891.89
20.Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders LtdMAZDOCKShipbuildingShipbuilding95,254.1595,254.152,324.102,324.1039.4739.47-1.58-1.58-0.95-0.95-21.92-21.92-11.74-11.7412.0012.0034.0334.0334.5834.580.730.730.000.002.912.91

Disclaimer: Please note that the above table is for informational purposes only, and is not recommendatory. Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing. The data is derived from Tickertape Stock Screener and is subject to real-time updates.

Selection criteria: The table contains publicly disclosed President of India investment portfolio as on 12th March 2026. Stocks are sorted by market capitalisation, highest to lowest.

President of India Portfolio’s Bulk and Block Deals

Bulk and block deals reveal significant buy or sell transactions that large investors make outside of regular market trading. Tracking these deals helps you understand when the President of India is making meaningful moves in a stock, such as stake sales through offer for sale or strategic disinvestment transactions.

Here’s how you can find the latest bulk and block deals by the President of India:

  1. Open Market Movers
  2. Under Party, type President of India
  3. Select the relevant Category and Transaction Type

Monitoring these transactions is particularly useful for tracking government disinvestment activity, as stake sales in PSUs often signal broader policy shifts in public sector ownership that can impact stock prices significantly.

Investor Profile – President of India Portfolio

The President of India, acting on behalf of the Government of India, holds majority stakes in 78 publicly listed companies as of December 2025, representing the country's strategic ownership in its most important public sector enterprises. With a total disclosed portfolio value of over ₹43,01,667.1 cr, this is by far the largest single investor presence on Indian stock exchanges.

  1. Name: President of India (representing the Government of India)
  2. Type: Sovereign shareholder representing national ownership in public sector undertakings
  3. Portfolio net worth: Over ₹43,01,667.1 cr as per December 2025 filings
  4. No. of portfolio companies: 78 publicly disclosed stocks
  5. Stake range: From 7.8% in IDFC First Bank to 99% in KIOCL
  6. Primary sectors: Banking, insurance, energy, defence, infrastructure, fertilisers, and heavy industries
  7. Largest President of India holding shares: SBI at ₹5,51,257.2 cr with a 55.50% stake

Unlike conventional investors who buy and sell stocks to generate returns, the President of India holds these stakes as a matter of national policy. These companies are central to India's strategic and economic infrastructure, from state-owned banks and energy producers to defence manufacturers and heavy engineering firms.

The government periodically reduces its stakes in select PSUs through disinvestment programmes and offer-for-sale transactions, but it typically retains majority ownership to maintain strategic control. The addition of IFCI as a new holding in December 2025 with a 72.60% stake reflects the government's continued active role in shaping the public sector.


Top Stocks in President of India Portfolio (2026)

State Bank of India

State Bank of India is India's largest public sector bank by assets, deposits, and branch network, serving hundreds of millions of retail, corporate, and government clients. As the government's primary banking arm, SBI plays a central role in India's financial inclusion agenda, priority sector lending, and large-scale infrastructure financing across urban and rural markets.

Life Insurance Corporation of India

Life Insurance Corporation is India's largest insurance company and one of the country's largest institutional investors, managing a vast portfolio of policyholders' funds across equity and debt markets. With an unmatched distribution network and deep penetration in tier-two and tier-three cities, LIC dominates India's life insurance landscape and serves as a critical vehicle for long-term household savings.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

ONGC is India's largest crude oil and natural gas producer, operating exploration and production assets across domestic and international geographies. The company plays a critical role in India's energy security strategy and benefits from sustained domestic demand for hydrocarbons, contributing significantly to government revenues through dividends and taxes each year.

NTPC ltd

NTPC is India's largest power generation company, operating thermal, hydro, solar, and wind energy assets across the country. As the backbone of India's electricity generation capacity, the company benefits from long-term power purchase agreements with state distribution companies and plays a central role in India's transition towards cleaner and more diversified energy sources.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is India's premier defence aerospace company, manufacturing fighter aircraft, helicopters, engines, and avionics for the Indian Air Force, Army, and Navy. The company is a direct beneficiary of India's defence indigenisation push under the Make in India programme and stands to gain significantly from rising government spending on domestic defence procurement and self-reliance in aerospace manufacturing.

President of India Stock Portfolio Composition

The President of India publicly hold 78 stocks by the President of India as of March 2026, but here are the top 20 stocks as per holding value. For the complete list, you can refer to the President of India Portfolio Screener.

Stock Name Holding Value (In cr.) Shares Held Dec 2025 Change (%) Dec 2025 Holding (%) Sep 2025 Holding (%)
State Bank of India 551,257.20 5,079,775,288 0 55.5 55.5
Life Insurance Corporation Of India 486,245.10 6,103,622,781 0 96.5 96.5
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd 200,446.90 7,408,867,093 0 58.9 58.9
NTPC Ltd 193,531.00 4,955,346,251 0 51.1 51.1
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd 192,287.80 479,102,424 0 71.6 71.6
Coal India Ltd 182,903.50 3,890,735,938 0 63.1 63.1
Bharat Electronics Ltd 169,533.40 3,737,921,934 0 51.1 51.1
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd 144,965.50 4,774,884,280 0 51.3 51.3
Indian Railway Finance Corp Ltd 116,471.60 7,272,199,767 0 51.5 51.5
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd 112,774.10 11,286,437,000 0 86.4 86.4
Union Bank of India Ltd 103,918.30 5,706,660,850 0 74.8 74.8
Bank of Baroda Ltd 95,672.70 3,308,184,689 0 64 64
Punjab National Bank 93,919.20 8,054,125,685 0 70.1 70.1
Indian Bank 90,464.20 994,549,600 0 73.8 73.8
Canara Bank Ltd 80,113.80 5,708,548,390 0 62.9 62.9
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd 80,047.00 327,618,501 0 81.2 81.2
Power Finance Corporation Ltd 76,852.70 1,847,864,722 0 56 56
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd 75,007.20 2,298,367,184 0 53 53
Hindustan Zinc Ltd 68,772.80 1,179,636,108 0 27.9 27.9
Indian Overseas Bank 60,272.50 17,800,488,299 -2.2 92.4 94.6

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President of India Net Worth

The President of India's publicly disclosed equity portfolio is worth over ₹43,01,667.1 cr as of December 2025, making it the largest single investor presence on Indian stock exchanges by a significant margin. This figure represents the Government of India's combined ownership value across 78 listed public sector undertakings. Unlike conventional investors, these holdings exist to maintain strategic national ownership rather than generate returns, and the actual scale of government assets is considerably larger when unlisted PSUs, land, and natural resources are included.

President of India Portfolio’s Investment Strategy

Strategic Ownership Over Returns

Unlike conventional investors, the President of India holds these stakes to maintain government control over strategically important businesses rather than to maximise financial returns. Majority ownership in sectors such as banking, energy, and defence ensures that the government retains policy influence over businesses central to India's economic and national security infrastructure.

Dominant Stakes Across PSUs

The government maintains majority ownership in nearly all of its 78 holdings, with stakes ranging from 51% to 99%. This level of ownership ensures operational control and prevents hostile takeovers, allowing the government to direct business priorities in alignment with national economic objectives.

Sectoral Coverage of Critical Industries

The portfolio of the President of India spans every sector considered strategically important to India's development, including banking, insurance, energy, defence, infrastructure, fertilisers, and heavy industries. This broad coverage ensures the government retains direct influence over businesses that underpin India's food security, energy supply, financial stability, and national defence.

Disinvestment as a Policy Tool

The government periodically reduces its stakes in select PSUs through offer-for-sale transactions and strategic disinvestment programmes to raise fiscal revenues and improve market float. This selective stake reduction, while maintaining majority control, reflects a calibrated approach to balancing fiscal needs with strategic ownership objectives.

Selective New Additions

The addition of IFCI, with a 72.60% stake in December 2025, shows the government's willingness to consolidate ownership in financial institutions where it seeks greater oversight and control, reflecting an active rather than purely passive approach to managing its public-sector portfolio.

Learnings from the Portfolio of the President of India

PSUs Offer Stable Dividend Income

Government-owned companies are mandated to pay regular dividends, making them consistent income-generating investments for long-term shareholders. Retail investors holding PSU stocks alongside the government benefit from predictable dividend payouts that provide a floor of returns even during periods of market volatility.

Sector Diversity Reduces Concentration Risk

The portfolio's spread across banking, energy, defence, infrastructure, and consumer businesses demonstrates the value of sector diversification at scale. No single sector downturn can significantly impact the overall portfolio when capital is distributed across industries with different demand drivers and economic cycles.

Government Ownership Provides Downside Support

PSU stocks tend to attract implicit government backing, which has historically limited the downside during severe market corrections. Retail investors holding PSU stocks alongside the government benefit from this perceived safety net, though it does not eliminate all investment risk.

Disinvestment Creates Buying Opportunities

When the government reduces its stake through offer-for-sale transactions, shares are typically offered at a discount to the prevailing market price. Retail investors who track government disinvestment announcements can potentially acquire quality PSU stocks at attractive valuations relative to their long-term fundamentals.

Strategic Value Can Differ From Market Value

Many PSU holdings are valued by the government for their strategic importance rather than their stock market performance. This distinction is a reminder that not every holding in a portfolio needs to be a high-growth outperformer, and that stability, dividends, and sectoral exposure can each serve a different purpose in a well-constructed portfolio.

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Factors Affecting Stock Selection in the President of India Portfolio

National Strategic Importance

Every company in this portfolio operates in a sector considered critical to India's national interest. From SBI anchoring the banking system to HAL supplying defence aircraft, each holding serves a strategic function that extends well beyond commercial considerations.

Government Policy Alignment

Stock selection in this portfolio is driven by policy priorities rather than market analysis. Companies that support government programmes such as financial inclusion, energy security, defence indigenisation, and infrastructure development naturally form the core of this portfolio.

Majority Control Threshold

The government's preference for maintaining majority ownership above 51% in most holdings ensures operational control and board representation. This threshold acts as a floor below which disinvestment typically does not occur, providing a degree of price support for listed PSU stocks.

Public Sector Mandate

Many holdings exist because they were established or nationalised to fulfil a specific public mandate, such as providing affordable insurance through LIC, supplying fertilisers through national fertiliser companies, or financing infrastructure through specialised lending institutions. These mandates drive inclusion rather than commercial attractiveness.

Fiscal and Dividend Considerations

PSUs are expected to generate regular dividend income for the government, which forms a meaningful component of non-tax revenue in the Union Budget. Companies with strong cash flows and consistent dividend payment histories are therefore retained as core holdings regardless of short-term market performance.

Conclusion

At over ₹43,01,667.1 cr across 78 listed public sector undertakings, it is not a portfolio built for returns but one that reflects the Government of India's strategic ownership of businesses central to the country's economic and national security infrastructure. From state-owned banks and energy giants to defence manufacturers and heavy engineering firms, these holdings form the backbone of India's public-sector economy.

For retail investors, this portfolio offers a useful reference point for identifying India's most strategically important businesses. If you want to explore PSU stocks on your own terms, the Tickertape Stock Screener lets you filter companies by sector, ownership, financial ratios, and dividend history to identify public sector businesses that match your investment framework.

Frequently Asked Questions About the President of India Portfolio

  1. What is the President of India's portfolio?

    The President of India represents the Government of India's equity ownership in listed public sector undertakings. These are not the President's personal holdings but rather national assets held on behalf of the Indian government, reflecting the state's strategic ownership of businesses across banking, energy, defence, infrastructure, and other critical sectors.

  2. What is the President of India's portfolio's net worth?

    The President of India's publicly disclosed equity portfolio is worth over ₹43,01,667.1 cr as of December 2025, making it the largest single investor presence on Indian stock exchanges. This figure reflects the combined market value of government stakes across 76 listed PSUs and fluctuates with market prices, though the underlying ownership stakes remain largely stable.

    Disclaimer: This figure represents the market value of listed holdings only and does not reflect the full scale of government-owned assets in India.

  3. What are the top President of India shareholdings?

    As of 12th March 2026, some of the President of India shareholding by value include:
    1. State Bank of India ltd
    2. Life Insurance Corporation of India
    3. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
    4. NTPC ltd

    5. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd

    Disclaimer: This information on the top President of India stocks is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.

  4. What is the President of India's investment strategy?

    The President of India's portfolio is not driven by a conventional investment strategy but by national policy objectives. The government maintains majority ownership in strategically important PSUs across critical sectors, periodically reduces stakes through disinvestment programmes to raise fiscal revenues, and retains operational control through board representation.

  5. Which sectors does the President of India invest in?

    The portfolio spans banking, insurance, oil and gas, power generation, defence and aerospace, infrastructure, fertilisers, heavy engineering, shipping, and financial services. Every sector represented is considered strategically important to India's economic development, energy security, national defence, or financial stability.

    Disclaimer: Sectoral coverage reflects government policy priorities and is not based on commercial investment analysis.

  6. What is the largest PSU holding of the Government of India?

    SBI is the government's largest listed holding by value at ₹5,51,257.2 cr, with a 55.50% stake as of December 2025. As India's largest public sector bank, SBI plays a central role in the government's financial inclusion agenda, priority sector lending, and large-scale infrastructure financing across the country.

    Disclaimer: Holding values change with market prices, and the figures here reflect the latest available quarterly data.

  7. Does the Government of India reduce its PSU stakes?

    Yes, the government periodically reduces its stakes in select PSUs through offer-for-sale transactions and strategic disinvestment programmes as part of its fiscal management strategy. However, majority ownership is typically retained to maintain strategic control and policy influence over these businesses.

    Disclaimer: Disinvestment activity varies by year and is subject to government budget priorities and market conditions.

  8. What is the significance of tracking the President of India's portfolio?

    Tracking the President of India's portfolio helps investors identify India's most strategically important public sector businesses, monitor government disinvestment activity, and spot offer-for-sale opportunities where PSU shares may be available at a discount to the market price. It also provides insight into sectors the government considers critical to national development.