PNB Housing Finance shares tumble nearly 5% after large block deal

Shares of state-owned PNB Housing Finance dropped 4.8% to Rs 800 in early Thursday trading on the BSE, after a block deal where 1.36 crore shares changed hands. Asia Opportunities Fund and General Atlantic likely sold a 5.2% stake at a floor price of Rs 773, an 8% discount from the previous close of Rs 840.