Adani Group, a port-to-power conglomerate that holds a nearly 44 per cent stake in Adani Wilmar, will sell up to 13.5 per cent to the public in a sale offer beginning on Jan 10, with an option to sell an additional 6.5 per cent, making up the 20 per cent.

On January 9, the group had announced sale of 17.54 crore shares (13.50 percent equity) in the company on January 10 (to non-retail investors) and on January 13 (to retail investors) at a floor or minimum price of Rs 275 apiece.

Adani Wilmar, the food and beverage arm of the Adani Group, shares nosedived almost 10 per cent on NSE (National Stock Exchange), as OFS sale of the Adani Wilmar from one of the promoters; Adani Commodities has offering up to 17,54,56,612 shares representing 13.50 per cent of the company.

India's Adani Group said on Thursday it plans to sell a stake of up to 20% in Adani Wilmar to the public, as the conglomerate looks to comply with minimum public shareholding rules amid plans to exit the consumer goods company.

Adani Commodities LLP will offlead 13.5 per cent stake via the OFS. It will have the right to sell an additional 6.5-per cent stake

The offer for sale (OFS) will include an option to additionally sell up to 8.44 crore shares or 6.50 per cent equity.

Adani, which holds nearly 44% stake, will sell up to 13.5% to the public in an offer for sale beginning Jan 10, with an option to sell an additional 6.5%

The Adani Group on Friday raised about Rs 4,850 crore after selling 13.5 per cent of its stake in Adani Wilmar. The conglomerate last month announced its exit from Adani Wilmar by selling the bulk of its stake to a joint venture partner.