Future Group Denies Selling 10% Stakes Amidst Market Rumours
Indian market bolted a notch higher when a speculated news regarding World's biggest brick and mortar, Future Group selling its 10 stakes to a leading global retailer surfaced in mid-afternoon today.
Meanwhile, within stock market to the company witnessed a gain of 5 percent. The scrip which was at 12 percent at 10:02 am rose by 6.60 percent to Rs. 60.60 on the BSE.
The speculation came amidst a clarification sought by stock exchanges into a news report that quoted Future Group founder Kishore Biyani saying, "he will sell a minority stake to the strongest global retailer” in the retail giant." However, in the new clarifications, Future Group companies have stated that there is no decision taken in the regard.
The ongoing rumours have come in the wake of Flipkart-Walmart deal which...