LIC shares slipped 3% to ₹888.50 after reports said the govt will hold roadshows to sell a 2.5-3% stake, aiming to raise ₹14,000 - ₹17,000 crore. LIC must lift public shareholding to 10% by May 2027 from 3.5% now. Q1 profit rose 4% year-on-year to ₹10,957 crore while retail sentiment stays bullish.