Govt's 5% stake sale in NTPC begins   
The government's 5% stake sale in power producer NTPC has commenced today on the stock exchanges. The shares, which had at a floor price of ₹122 apiece, will fetch the government ₹5,038 crore if fully subscribed. Currently, the government holds 74.96% stake in the firm, and the last stake sale in NTPC was held in February 2013. 