New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Shares of Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) declined over 10 per cent on Wednesday as the central government planned to divest up to 7 per cent of stake in the state-owned housing finance firm through the offer for sale (OFS) route.

At 3.12 pm, HUDCO shares were at Rs 80.40, down 10.62 per cent from the previous closing.

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The offer for sale in HUDCO opened today for non-retail investors. Retail investors can bid on Thursday.

The central government aims to divest 7 per cent equity including a green shoe option of 3.5 per cent. Offer for Sale means the promoters (owners) are selling their shares to raise additional funds for the company. (ANI)

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