NTPC touched a high of Rs 198 and finally gained nearly 3% at Rs 196. The counter saw a volume of 2.27 million shares.
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NTPC has added 1.5% on acquiring stake in Transformers and Electricals Kerala.
The stock is opened in the red at Rs 189 but recovered soon and touched a high of Rs 195. The stock is now trading up 1.5% at Rs 194. Over 167,000 shares have changed hands at teh counter on the BSE so far.
The company has acquired a 44.6% stake in Kerala based heavy-duty transformer maker Transformers and Electricals Kerala for Rs 31.34 crore.