Punjab National Bank on Tuesday said it will sell 10% stake in Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company by listing the insurer on the stock exchanges. Currently, PNB holds 23% in the insurance firm.
PNB's board in its meeting held today has accorded its approval for initiating the process of diluting 10% stake of the bank in Canara HSBC Life Insurance Co Ltd, an associate company of the Bank, by listing the Company in Stock Exchanges through Initial Public Offer.
The decision is subject to regulatory approval, PNB said in a regulatory filing.
HSBC and public sector Canara Bank are promoters of the life insurance company holding 26 per cent and 51 per cent, respectively.
PNB is a shareholder with 23 per cent stake.
Shares of PNB fell 15.80% to close at Rs 115.35 on the BSE.
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