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LIC hikes stake in Cummins to 5.42%

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Press Trust of India Mumbai

The country's largest insurer Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has raised its stake in diesel and natural gas engines maker Cummins India to 5.42 per cent through open market purchase for Rs 19.06 crore.

In a disclosure to the Bombay Stock Exchange, Cummins India today said LIC has acquired 11 lakh shares, representing 0.55 per cent stake, at a price of Rs 2 each via open market purchase.

Post acquisition, LIC now holds 5.42 per cent stake in Cummins India.

Shares of Cummins India today closed at Rs 170.10, almost flat from its previous close on the BSE.

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First Published: Feb 06 2009 | 4:33 PM IST

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