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DLF gains on stake sale in insurance JV

The transaction is in line with the DLF's ongoing strategy to divest non-core assets, DLF said in a statement.

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SI Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Jul 26 2013 | 9:23 AM IST
DLF is trading higher by 2% at Rs 179 in early morning deals on BSE after the real estate major said it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its 74% equity stake in its the Life Insurance Joint Venture - DLF Pramerica Life Insurance Company to Dewan Housing Finance Corporation and its group entities.

The transaction is in line with the DLF's ongoing strategy to divest non-core assets, the company said in a statement.

As per the company, the transaction of the sale value would be disclosed post receipt of all approvals.

DLF Pramerica Life Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between DLF and Prudential International Insurance Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of Prudential Financial, Inc USA.

DLF stock opened at Rs 177 and hit a high of Rs 180 so far on BSE. Dewan Housing Finance was also trading higher by 3% at Rs 158.

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First Published: Jul 26 2013 | 9:21 AM IST

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