Shares of Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) fell nearly 6 per cent on Wednesday after the government launched an offer for sale (OFS) to divest up to a 2 per cent stake in the company at a discount to the prevailing market price.

Government to sell up to 2% stake in IRFC via OFS from Wednesday with green shoe option; retail bidding opens Thursday amid ongoing PSU disinvestment drive.

The government will launch an OFS in IRFC on Wednesday, offering up to a 2% stake through a base issue and greenshoe option. The share sale is part of the Centre's disinvestment…