India Open to Sell 3.56% of Neyveli Lignite Corporation

         India's Coal Minister said the ministry is willing to sell off an additional 3.56% equity stake in state-run Neyveli Lignite Corp. on Thursday. "We had written to the finance ministry seeking direction on further disinvestment in Neyveli Lignite Corp.," said Sriprakash Jaiswal. "We have yet to hear from them." The government currently holds a 93.56% stake in the company.