The government's offer for sale (OFS) in metals major Hindustan Copper opens for retail investors today, with analysts listing reasons why investors should consider participating.Hindustan Copper announced on Monday that the government plans to sell a 3% equity stake in the company as part of the base offer, with an additional 3% available as a green shoe option.
The floor price was fixed at Rs 514 apiece, taking the total OFS size to nearly Rs 2,982 crore.
The floor price implies a discount of over 3% from the stock's previous closing price of Rs 531.40 apiece on NSE.The OFS opened for non-retail investors on August 4, and saw strong participation.
It now opens for retail investors today.
Investors can participate between 9.15 am and 3.30 pm using the separate OFS window on NSE and BSE.
