IRFC shares fall 2% as OFS worth Rs 2,212 crore opens for retail investors today. Here’s all you need to know

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) shares dipped as the government initiated an Offer for Sale (OFS), aiming to divest nearly 2% stake. The OFS, priced at a slight discount, saw strong institutional investor interest, leading to the exercise of the greenshoe option. Retail investors and employees can now participate in the sale, which aims to…

Tata Chemicals surges on Tata Sons listing buzz

Tata Chemicals shares surged on Thursday, driven by the RBI’s new guidelines for upper-layer NBFCs, sparking hopes for a Tata Sons listing. Analysts suggest this could unlock significant value for Tata Chemicals, which holds a stake in the unlisted entity. The potential listing of Tata Sons, valued in the unlisted market, could boost Tata Chemicals’…

PFC, REC seek to help centre retain majority at low cost

Power Finance Corp and REC are finalizing a merger plan to help the government maintain its majority stake cost-effectively. Two primary options are being considered: issuing preference shares at ₹10 each, requiring an estimated ₹800 crore outlay, or subscribing to non-tradable bonds worth around ₹24,000 crore. Advisors favor the preference share route, deeming it less…