Energy major Reliance Industries,controlled by billionaire Mukesh Ambani,has bought an additional 0.68 per cent in EIH,raising its holding to 14.8 per cent in the hotel chain.
EIH said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange the shares were bought from the market on Tuesday.
Reliance,India8217;s top-listed conglomerate that is diversifying into new businesses,said on Monday it had bought 14.12 per cent of EIH for 217.5 million.
At 1:26 p.m.,Reliance shares were up 0.3 percent at Rs 939.3 in line with the Mumbai market. EIH shares were up 4.5 per cent at Rs 150.2.