The government is likely to approve 9.5 per cent stake sale in state-run NTPC this Thursday.
This move is aimed at meeting the government's disinvestment target of Rs 30,000 crore (Rs 300 billion) in the current fiscal.
The government would soon clear sale of about 78.33 crore (7.83 million) shares resulting in 9.5 per cent stake dilution in NTPC.
The government currently holds 84.5 per cent stake in the Maharatna company. Post disinvestment, the government stake would come down to 75
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