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MTNL shares surge on board approval for ₹891 crore Mumbai property sale
The state-owned telecom company's board has cleared the sale of its Powai property to the IT department, a transaction valued at approximately ₹891.53 crore. The decision triggered a significant jump in MTNL's share price during trading.
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Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) received board approval to divest its high-value real estate asset in Mumbai's Powai locality, marking a significant financial transaction for the public sector telecommunications provider. The property sale, valued at ₹891.53 crore, involves the transfer of the asset to the Information Technology department.
The board's endorsement of the transaction resulted in a notable uptick in MTNL's equity valuations during market hours, reflecting investor confidence in the divestment decision. Real estate sales represent an important revenue stream for the state-owned enterprise as it navigates evolving market conditions and operational challenges.
The Powai property represents substantial real estate holdings in one of Mumbai's premium commercial localities. The transaction with the IT department signals potential strategic reallocation of public sector assets to support government technology infrastructure requirements.
Details regarding the completion timeline and settlement arrangements for the property transfer are likely to emerge in subsequent regulatory filings. The sale proceeds are expected to strengthen MTNL's balance sheet and provide capital for operational and infrastructure requirements.