Shares of software and consulting firm Happiest Minds Technologies came under pressure and settled over 6% lower on Thursday, August 27, following reports that ITC Infotech may acquire a stake held by the company's promoter.
The stock settled at Rs 420.25 apiece, down 6.16% from its previous close of Rs 447.85 on the NSE. During Thursday's trade, a combined 48.12 lakh equity shares worth Rs 207.66 crore changed hands on the NSE and BSE. The stock has declined 7.93% so far this year and is down 27.82% over the past year.