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Today was a disappointing day for the investors of the giant public sector company Cochin Shipyard Ltd. As soon as the Offer for Sale (OFS) window was opened by the government to sell its stake in the company, huge selling of its shares was seen in the market. Cochin Shipyard’s stock fell more than 4% in early trade, creating panic among shareholders.
Why did this decline in the shares of Cochin Shipyard happen?
Market analysts say that whenever a company or government brings OFS at a discounted price, it is natural for shares to come under pressure in the short-term. The government is reducing some percent of its stake through this OFS, the floor price of which has been kept lower than the current market price. Due to this, retail investors and traders started booking profits in the market, due to which the stock came down.
Impact on defense sector across the country including Kerala and Kochi
Cochin Shipyard is a vital part of India’s defense and shipping sector, located in Kochi (Kerala). Due to this geographical and strategic importance, the eyes of local investors as well as global funds investing in the defense sector are fixed on this stock. However, experts believe that the shipyard has a strong order book, which can help it recover the stock in the long run.