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Shares of Dewan Housing Finance Corp rose as much as 7 per cent on Monday, after a media report that Baring Pvt Equity, Bain Capital and Hero Fincorp are in talks to buy a stake in the debt-laden housing finance company.
The stock has been under pressure since investigative media outlet Cobrapost had alleged last month that loans from state lenders were diverted by Dewan Housing to shell companies, including those linked to its controlling shareholders. Dewan has, however, denied lending to shell companies.
Dewan's promoters are looking to sell a 10 per cent stake through various ways, including an open offer, it was reported. The company's Chief Executive Harshil Mehta had resigned last week.
Kapil Wadhawan, Chairman and Managing Director, has taken additional charge as CEO and will remain in the position until a strategic partner comes in, according to the report. Dewan Housing, Baring, Bain and Hero Fincorp did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.
Shares rose to Rs 132, their highest since February 1. They were up 3.9 per cent at Rs 128.05, as of 0445 GMT.
The shares closed the day at Rs 128.90, up Rs 5.75 (+4.67%) on the BSE and at Rs 128.90, up Rs 5.70 ( ) on the NSE.
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