IOB shares fall 5% on government stake sale announcement
after close1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- after the government
- 5%
- with an option
- 38.51 crore shares
- for an additional
- 19.25 crore shares
- potentially raising
- ₹2,100 cr
Shares of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) fell 5% after the government announced plans to divest up to 3% equity through an OFS. The sale includes 38.51 crore shares with an option for an additional 19.25 crore shares, potentially raising ₹2,100 cr. Market participants are cautious due to concerns over near-term price pressure and dilution.
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