LIC acquires NMDC shares worth over Rs 1,116 cr

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : May 06 2015 | 1:57 PM IST
State-owned iron ore miner NMDC today said Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has acquired almost 8 crore of its shares shares worth over Rs 1,116 crore in a market purchase.
In a BSE filing, NMDC said the country's largest insurer has acquired 7,98,39,172 shares or 2.013 per cent stake in the firm in a market purchase through various brokers worth over Rs 1,116.17 crore on April 11, 2015.
Post the share purchase, LIC's stake in NMDC has risen to 10.124 per cent from 8.111 per cent, it added.
The NMDC scrip was trading down by 3.18 per cent at Rs 131 on the BSE.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: May 06 2015 | 1:57 PM IST

Next Story