New Delhi, June 18 -- Hindustan Zinc share price slipped over 6 per cent to Rs.455.60 apiece on NSE in Wednesday's trading session after 7.2 crore shares changed hands in a block deal on June 18.

According to CNBC TV18 report, shares worth Rs.3,323 crore, which is 7.2 crore shares or 1.71 per cent of the company's equity-were traded in block deals at a price of Rs.460 each.

The shares were expected to be offered at a discount of up to 10% from their previous closing price, with DAM Capital and Citi serving as the lead managers for the deal.

As of the end of the March quarter, Vedanta owned 63.42% of Hindustan Zinc, according to exchange filings. The Government retained a stake of over 25%, while the remaining shares were held by LIC an...