DLF Limited Shares Plummet by 4% Following Supreme Court's CBI Investigation Order
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Mumbai, March 4 (NationPress) Shares of the prominent real estate firm DLF Limited experienced a decline of nearly 4 percent on Wednesday following a directive from the Supreme Court of India for the Central Bureau of Investigation to investigate alleged irregularities associated with the Primus DLF Garden City project.
The stock closed at Rs 568.15, down Rs 22.25 from its previous closing of Rs 590.40, marking a 3.77 percent drop. The shares opened lower at Rs 575.05 and peaked at an intra-day high of Rs 578.45 before dipping to a low of Rs 563.20 throughout the trading session.
The Supreme Court was reviewing petitions from homebuyers who stated that the project had suffered considerable delays and lacked essential amenities, including consistent water and electricity supply.
In addressing these concerns, the court noted that the issues raised could be merely the “tip of the iceberg” and instructed the CBI to assemble an appropriate team to conduct a thorough investigation. Further updates on the situation are anticipated.
Simultaneously, DLF informed the exchange that the stock market had requested clarification regarding a recent news article titled “No Water, No Power At DLF's Luxury Homes In Gurgaon, Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe.” The company indicated that its reply to the inquiry is pending.
According to the exchange filing, “The Exchange has sought clarification from DLF Limited regarding the recent news piece titled No Water, No Power At DLF's Luxury Homes In Gurgaon, Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe. The Company’s response is awaited.”
Investor sentiment turned cautious in light of these developments, resulting in selling pressure during the trading session. Over the past week, shares fell by Rs 42.65, equating to a 6.98 percent decrease. In the preceding two weeks, the stock has fallen by Rs 73.75, or 11.48 percent.
In the last month, shares have decreased by Rs 91.7, representing a 13.89 percent decline. Year-to-date (YTD), the stock has dropped by Rs 123.05, which is 17.79 percent.
Over the last three months, the stock value has decreased by Rs 140.6, indicating a 19.82 percent decline, whereas in six months, it has dropped by Rs 189.55, amounting to 25 percent.