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<ul><li>LIC has carried out advertisements in newspapers asking policyholders to keep their PAN and demat account updated and ready before the IPO.</li><li>The government has been making constant efforts to launch the <keyword id="7922409" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lic-ipo" source="Orion">LIC IPO</keyword>.</li><li>The IPO reportedly could garner between ₹40,000 crore to ₹1 lakh crore from the IPO, which may help in reducing the gap between government’s income and expenditure.</li></ul>India’s largest insurance company Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), on Wednesday, released advertisements in newspapers asking insurance policyholders to keep their PAN and demat account updated and ready before the initial public offering (IPO). According to several reports, the IPO is expected to launch between January to March 2022 and raise up to ₹1 lakh crore. A<a href="https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/banks-to-reach-anchor-investors-for-lic-ipo-after-paytm-delay"> Bloomberg </a>report said that the government could raise between ₹40,000 crore to ₹1 lakh crore that will help plug a widening budget gap. The government may sell 5%-10% stake in the company as part of divestment plans and even allow foreign direct investment to ensure diversified and strong demand. There is speculation that LIC might reserve 10% of the issue size for its policyholders, which means policyholders might have an edge in the IPO allotment. <a href="https://www.businesstoday.in/markets/ipo-corner/story/lic-hand-holds-its-25-cr-policyholders-in-opening-demat-accounts-ahead-of-ipo-314029-2021-12-01">Reportedly</a>, there are about 6 crore demat accounts in the country and 25 crore customers of LIC, which is why LIC is asking its customers a.k.a policyholders to open a demat account. Note that people who do not own a LIC policy can also apply for the IPO. Here are the steps to complete, if you have an LIC policy and willing to apply to the LIC IPO: Process to link your PAN details with the LIC: <ul><li>Visit LIC website <a href="http://www.licindia.in/">www.licindia.in</a> OR <a href="https://licindia.in/Home/Online-PAN-Registration">https://licindia.in/Home/Online-PAN-Registration</a></li><li>Keep your policy number ready, PAN, date of birth and e-mail ID, which needs to be filled in while updating your PAN.</li><li>You may update the records for all of your LIC policies using the above link.</li><li>You can also check whether your PAN Is registered in your policy or not by visiting the Corporation's website <a href="http://www.licindia.in/">www.licindia.in</a> OR <a href="https://linkpan.licindia.in/UIDSeedingWebApp/getPolicyPANStatus">https://linkpan.licindia.in/UIDSeedingWebApp/getPolicyPANStatus</a>?</li><li>Alternatively, you may also contact your LIC Agent for assistance. </li></ul>SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/international-flights-from-india-will-not-be-resuming-on-december-15-due-on-concerns-of-new-covid-19-variant/articleshow/88029203.cms">International flights from India will not be resuming on December 15 due on concerns of new COVID-19 variant</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/investment-platform-upstox-comes-up-with-quick-ipo-application-process-through-whatsapp/articleshow/88025420.cms">Investment platform Upstox comes up with quick IPO application process through Whatsapp</a>

Do you own an LIC policy? Here is how you can link your PAN before applying for the LIC IPO

<ul><li><keyword id="7922409" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lic-ipo" source="Orion">LIC IPO</keyword> is all set to open its IPO next week and is expected to raise around ₹21,000 crore.</li><li>The government is selling 22.13 crore shares in the life insurance behemoth.</li><li>The life insurance company will open its IPO on May 4 and close on May 9.</li></ul>Finally, the most awaited initial pub<keyword id="6367143" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="lic" source="Orion">lic</keyword> offering (IPO) of state-owned insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) announced that its public issue is opening next week from May 4 and closing on May 9. The price band is fixed at ₹902-₹949. The government is selling 22.13 crore shares in the company, which has been cut down from 31 crore equity shares it confirmed in the draft red herring prospectus (DHRP) in February. The unexpected Russia-Ukraine conflict, which triggered one of the huge market crashes led to the delay in the IPO. The red herring prospectus (RHP) that came out today states that a special discount of ₹45 is being offered to retail investors and employees of LIC. And a discount of ₹60 per share is being offered to about 30 crore policyholders associated with the life insurer. For application under policyholder quota, one should have a demat account and the PAN number should be linked with the policy. Meanwhile, shares of the company are already demanding a premium of ₹25 per share in the grey market. While LIC is still the biggest IPO in the history of the stock market, its <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/lic-ipo-reportedly-plans-to-raise-21000-crore-by-selling-around-22-crore-shares/slidelist/91115661.cms">issue size is close </a>to that of Paytm, the second largest issue ever. <div type="javascript" title="Custom" contenttype="Image"><cdata><![CDATA[]]></cdata></div> LIC has the largest individual agent network of 8.96 lakh, which dropped from 10.86 lakh as of March 31, 2021. However, things have changed in the last few years because of the pandemic. While individual agents bring 96% of new business premiums to the life insurer, many of them are no longer working for the company. Here are some important dates of the IPO: <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;" class="redcator-table-advance"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Issue details </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Price band </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹902 to ₹949 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">IPO open date </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">May 4 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">IPO close date </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">May 9 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Allotment date </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">May 12 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Initiation of refunds </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">May 13 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Credit of shares to demat account </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">May 16 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">IPO listing date </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">May 17 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Minimum lot </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">15 </td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table> SEE ALSO: <a 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LIC IPO: Price band, important dates, GMP and all you need to know

<ul><li><keyword id="7922409" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lic-ipo" source="Orion">LIC IPO</keyword> is selling about 31.6 crore shares or 5% of the government's stake till the end of March.</li><li>To boost investment from its army of policyholders, LIC has reserved 10% shares from the total issue size for such investors.</li><li>LIC has a market share of 74.6% in terms of a number of individual policies issued in FY21.</li></ul>The government is all set to sell a small chunk of its shareholding to list the largest life insurer, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The initial public offering (IPO) comes with a number of perks for people who own insurance policies of LIC. LIC has about 29 crore policyholders and dominates a market share of 74.6% in terms of a number of individual policies issued in FY21. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;" class="redcator-table-advance"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">LIC IPO </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Shares for offer </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">31.6 crore </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Embedded value </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹5.4 lakh crore </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Listing at </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">BSE, NSE </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Government pre holding in LIC </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">100% </td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table>LIC has created a reservation quote for policyholders and employees wherein such investors will get a discount on the issue price. 10% reservation for policyholders along with some discount LIC has reserved 10% of the issue size for its army of policyholders and also plans to give some discount to such investors in the IPO. Not only policyholders, employees of the insurance company also have a quote for themselves with 5% of issue size reservation. “Policyholders may get a 10% discount on issue price,” Anshuman Khanna, Director at Value Prolific Consulting Services (ValPro) told Business Insider. Suppose the issue price of LIC IPO is ₹1,500 then the policyholder may get at ₹1,350 per share, which will give them an additional upside, said Khanna. Cap on investment Investors holding LIC policy cannot exceed their investment more than ₹2 lakh as most of such investors also come under the retail category. Such investors can bid under the ‘Policyholder Reservation Portion’ through the applications supported by blocked amount (ASBA) and the UPI mechanism. Mandatory to link PAN and have a demat account Only policyholders who have updated their PAN by February 28, 2022 can apply under policyholder's quota. Process to link your PAN details with the LIC: <ul><li>Visit LIC website <a href="http://www.licindia.in/">www.licindia.in</a> OR <a href="https://licindia.in/Home/Online-PAN-Registration">https://licindia.in/Home/Online-PAN-Registration</a></li><li>Keep your policy number ready, PAN, date of birth and e-mail ID, which needs to be filled in while updating your PAN.</li><li>You may update the records for all of your LIC policies using the above link.</li><li>You can also check whether your PAN Is registered in your policy or not by visiting the Corporation's website <a href="http://www.licindia.in/">www.licindia.in</a> OR <a href="https://linkpan.licindia.in/UIDSeedingWebApp/getPolicyPANStatus">https://linkpan.licindia.in/UIDSeedingWebApp/getPolicyPANStatus</a>?</li><li>Alternatively, you may also contact your LIC Agent for assistance.</li></ul>Joint life policy holders If you own a joint policy of LIC, then only one of the policy members can apply under the ‘Policyholder Reservation Portion’ category. The PAN number of the applicant bidding in the offer (you or your spouse) needs to be updated while linking the PAN. Also, the policy member applying for the IPO 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. Eligible policies All policies that have not exited LIC’s records by way of maturity, surrender or by way of death of the policyholder are eligible for policyholder reservation. Applied for LIC policy recently but did not receive policy document If you have applied for a LIC policy but are yet to receive the policy document, in that case, the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) states that the policy should have been issued on or before the date when the DRHP was filed on February 13. No lock-in period Policyholders who were allotted equity shares under the reservation category can sell the shares anytime as per their choice. 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These are the discounts and perks LIC policyholders will get while applying for the IPO

<ul><li>The life insurance major, <keyword id="6367143" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lic" source="Orion">LIC</keyword>, has a lot to offer to everyone, especially to its 29 crore policyholders in the IPO.</li><li><keyword id="7922409" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lic-ipo" source="Orion">LIC IPO</keyword> is special to investors because it has a separate reservation quota for people holding LIC policies along with some discount on IPO floor price.</li><li>Here are answers to all your questions on how you can avail those benefits while applying for the IPO.</li></ul>Investors are eagerly waiting to get their hands on a piece of India’s largest life insurance company, which is about to launch the country's biggest initial public offering (IPO). More than that, the IPO is special for the 29 crore policyholders of the life insurer, who would be getting a preference on the shares. Here are answers to all your queries on how you can avail those benefits while applying for the IPO. <ol><li>When will the LIC IPO be launched? The IPO is expected to be completed within the end of March. </li><li>How to apply for LIC IPO? You need a demat account of your own from where you can subscribe to the LIC IPO. Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to open a demat account. </li><li>Who all are eligible to apply under the policyholder reservation quota? All policies that have not exited LIC’s records by way of maturity, surrender or by way of death of the policyholder are eligible for policyholder reservation.</li><li>What are the benefits of applying under the policyholder quota? LIC has reserved 10% of the issue size for its army of policyholders and also plans to give some discount to such investors on the issue price of the IPO.</li><li>Can senior citizens also apply for LIC IPO? Yes. Any person above 18 years of age can apply for this. The applicant should have a demat account and the PAN number should be linked with the policy. </li><li>Is there a maximum limit amount for policyholders to apply for the IPO? Investors holding LIC policy cannot exceed their investment more than ₹2 lakh as most of such investors also come under the retail category.</li><li>I hold a joint life insurance policy with my spouse, so can we both apply for policyholder reservation? No. If you own a joint policy of LIC, then only one of the policy members can apply under the ‘Policyholder Reservation Portion’ category.The PAN number of the applicant bidding in the offer (you or your spouse) needs to be updated while linking the PAN.The PAN number of the applicant bidding in the offer (you or your spouse) needs to be updated while linking the PAN.</li><li>Will there be any tax exemption if there is share allotment on investment in LIC IPO? No. Although there is a tax exemption for holding a LIC policy, there is none for investment in equities. </li><li>Will there be any lock-in period for selling the shares for policyholders ? Policyholders who were allotted equity shares under the reservation category can sell the shares anytime as per their choice.</li><li>If I bought an LIC policy last week, can I apply under the special policyholder quota? No. To apply under the special quota the policy should have been issued on or before the date when LIC’s draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) was filed, that is February 13.</li><li>Will those with the policy of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) also be eligible to invest under the policyholder reservation category? No, one cannot. </li></ol>

LIC IPO – All your doubts cleared

<ul><li><keyword id="802403" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="data-patterns" source="Orion">Data Patterns</keyword>, an electronic solutions provider for the defence and aerospace segment, intended to raise ₹588 crore through the IPO.</li><li>The IPO has been subscribed 119.62 times between December 14 to December 16.</li><li>Today, shares of the company are commanding a premium of ₹280 in the grey market.</li></ul>Chennai-based Data Patterns, an electronic solutions provider for the defence and aerospace segment, is likely to announce allotment of its initial public offering (IPO) today. The IPO was open for subscription between December 14 to December 16. In the three days of the IPO bidding process, the company received an amazing response from investors as it has been subscribed 119.62 times. Also, analysts are very bullish on the service provider to defence sector, which is reflected in the grey market premium which stands at ₹280 per share as of December 20. The company intended to raise ₹588 crore and got offer for ₹49,665 crore through the IPO with a price band of ₹555 to ₹585 per share. Incorporated in 1985, Data Patterns is an integrated defence and aerospace electronics solutions provider that caters to requirements across space, air, land and the sea. Here is how to <keyword id="12778837" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="data-patterns-ipo-allotment" source="Orion">Data Patterns IPO allotment</keyword> status on stock exchange website: <ul><li>Go to the <a href="https://www.bseindia.com/investors/appli_check.aspx">BSE website</a> or NSE website<a href="https://www1.nseindia.com/products/dynaContent/equities/ipos/ipo_login.jsp"> here</a>.</li><li>On BSE, Select 'Equity' and then from the dropdown, select ‘Data Patterns’.</li><li>Now, enter your application number and PAN.</li><li>Click on 'Search'.</li><li>Please note the details will only be available once the shares are allotted.</li></ul>You can also visit the registrar website (Link Intime India) to check your application status. <ul><li>Visit the registrar's website <a href="https://linkintime.co.in/MIPO/Ipoallotment.html">here</a>.</li><li>Click on 'Select company' and click on ‘Data Patterns’.</li><li>Once the company is selected, you will have to enter either your PAN detail, the application number, or the client ID.</li><li>Enter the captcha and click ’submit’.</li></ul>Once you hit 'submit', the status of your application will appear on the screen. Please ensure the details that you provide are correct. It will show the number of shares you subscribed to and the number of shares allotted to you. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/these-9-stocks-are-down-as-much-as-15-since-being-the-top-diwali-picks-6-weeks-ago/articleshow/88387967.cms">From ICICI Bank to INOX, these 9 stocks are down as much as 15% since being the top Diwali picks 6 weeks ago</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/lic-ipo-to-be-launched-between-jan-mar-2022/articleshow/88388148.cms">LIC IPO to be launched between Jan-Mar 2022</a>

Have you applied for a Data Patterns IPO? Here is how to check allotment status

<ul><li>GSEB will announce the <keyword id="13905023" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gujarat-board-class-12" source="Orion">Gujarat Board Class 12</keyword> or <keyword id="127156" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="hsc" source="Orion">HSC</keyword> final exam results for the science stream today, May 12, at 10 a.m.</li><li>Gujarat Education Minister Jitu Vaghani confirmed the result date and time via tweet, yesterday.</li><li>Around one lakh students had taken the Class 12 science exams, conducted between March 28 and April 8.</li></ul>Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) will announce the Gujarat Board Class 12 or HSC final exam results for the science stream today on May 12, at 10 a.m. Gujarat Education Minister Jitu Vaghani confirmed the result date and time via a tweet, yesterday. The board is also expected to release the result date for Class 12 commerce, arts and vocational streams, soon. Around one lakh students appeared for the Class 12 science exam, conducted between March 28 and April 8 across 140 exam centres in the state, as per a Times of India report. Candidates can check their result online on the official website of the Gujarat Board and are advised to keep a track of the portal as the results could be announced anytime. How to check your result online — <ol><li>Open the official website of <a href="http://gseb.org/">Gujarat board</a> on any smart device. </li><li>Click on ‘board website’ present on the homepage of the site. </li><li>Click on Gujarat Board HSC Result 2022 link for science stream or GUJCET 2022 result link. </li><li>A new tab will open and will ask you to enter your seat number. </li><li>Enter your seat number and click on ‘submit’ to view your results. </li><li>Your result will be displayed on your screen. </li><li>Candidates are advised to save a soft and a hard copy of their respective results. </li></ol>SEE ALSO:<a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/heres-how-many-people-in-india-are-willing-to-accept-lower-salaries-to-maintain-work-life-balance/slidelist/91506530.cms">Here’s how many people in India are willing to accept lower salaries to maintain work-life balance</a><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/lic-ipo-how-you-check-allotment-status/articleshow/91501090.cms">LIC IPO allotment check — here's how to find out if you have been allotted LIC shares</a>

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<ul><li>According to a report by BNP Paribas, 8% Indian households had an ACs in fiscal year 2020.</li><li>The cost of ACs and the energy they consume is the main reason why ACs are considered luxury items.</li><li>The increase in commodity inflation and high competition has been limiting the <keyword id="13221674" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ac-companies" source="Orion">AC companies</keyword>’ ability to increase their margins.</li></ul>The business of selling air conditioners has still not reached its full potential as it continues to be a luxury item for most Indian households. Even though several large brands like Voltas, LG, Daikin, Hitachi, Blue Star and Lloyd have been selling ACs for the past five to seven decades, they have still not been able to enjoy higher margins from this about-to-boom segment. This year however may be a good one. The demand for air conditioners is expected to increase due to scorching heat across several parts of India, according to a report by international financial services company BNP Paribas. The mercury has crossed 45 degree celsius in several places and<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/what-happens-to-the-human-body-when-the-temperature-reaches-50-degree-celsius/articleshow/91589906.cms"> touched 49 degrees in Delhi</a>, so people have been rushing to buy ACs in order to keep themselves cool. “We estimate the Indian AC industry market size at ₹180 billion (₹18,000 crore) with a potential CAGR [compound annual growth rate] of 15% over FY21-25,” the report said. BNP Paribas noted that 8% of Indian households had an AC in 2020, with 7 million units being sold in the same year. This is quite low when compared with the fact that four in ten — or 42% — households across the world have an AC. <div type="image" title="Heatwave has turned ACs from a luxury to a necessity — but margins remain muted for the players" msid="91655539" hostid="261"></div> The cost of ACs and the energy they consume is the main reason why ACs are considered a luxury item — making it unaffordable for many Indian households. The increase in commodity prices is hurting the manufacturers even further. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="High competition is limiting ACs companies in India" comment="subhead" text="High competition is limiting ACs companies in India">High competition is limiting ACs companies in India</cmsannotation> Covid-19, the resultant lockdown and the Russia-Ukraine conflict that followed have had a major impact on commodity prices. Even a bag of detergent now costs <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/how-a-detergent-could-have-helped-rbi-act-swiftly-on-inflation/articleshow/91587940.cms">20% more </a>than last year, but FMCG companies have the option of increasing the price of their products and passing it on to the customers. <div type="image" title="Heatwave has turned ACs from a luxury to a necessity — but margins remain muted for the players" msid="91655586" hostid="261"></div> However, the same price increase has not been possible in the whitegoods space like ACs, refrigerators or washing machines because they are already expensive compared to other fans or coolers, and competition in the industry is extremely high. “Moreover, the Indian whitegoods industry is highly competitive, given the presence of large MNCs like Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Haier, Daikin, Hitachi, etc. as well as strong Indian brands like Voltas, Lloyd (Havells brand), Blue Star, IFB to name a few. Such high competitive intensity also limits the ability to hike prices,” BNP Paribas said in its latest report. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Change in gross margins (bps) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY2018 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY2019 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY2020 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY2021 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Blue Star </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">(361) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">(62) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">13 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">(177) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Voltas </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">(110) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">(255) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">133 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">(129) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Whirlpool </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">(344) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">(46) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">161 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">(255) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">(10) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">(70) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">83 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">94 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">IFB Industries </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">178 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">(247) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">187 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">74 </td></tr></tbody></table>Source: BNP Paribas, Company Data Note: BPS stands for Basis Points, which is a unit of measure to describe the percentage change in value. The top six companies in the whitegoods space include Voltas, LG, Daikin, Hitachi, Blue Star and Lloyd, which cumulatively controlled 70-75% of the market share by volume in the fiscal year 2020. “Over the long run, we expect the market to consolidate in favour of the top 4-5 companies,” BNP Paribas noted, citing the Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) as one of the major reasons for this expected consolidation. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="High price is not the only thing muting demand" comment="subhead" text="High price is not the only thing muting demand">High price is not the only thing muting demand</cmsannotation> The industry size of air conditioners in India is almost double that of fans, which have made a mark on 80% households in India, but still the margins continue to be low on this white commodity. One of the main reasons is that AC is a seasonal item and has higher inventory costs due to the volume of the product. <div type="image" title="Heatwave has turned ACs from a luxury to a necessity — but margins remain muted for the players" msid="91655604" hostid="261"></div> Secondly, the market has been affected since 2016 due to the disruptions such as demonetisation and introduction of goods and services tax (GST). The Covid-19 wave, which compelled people to stay at home for almost two years, also hindered the demand. 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