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From: International Herald Tribune | Date: December 12, 2006| Author: Manash Goswami | Copyright information


International Herald Tribune

12-12-2006

Cairn India, the oil explorer planning the second-largest initial share sale in India, may raise less than the $2.2 billion it is seeking because of concern that production from its fields could be delayed.The Indian unit of Cairn Energy, of Britain, is seeking bids within a price range of 160 rupees, or $3.57, to 190 rupees. Bidders are likely to target the share at 170 rupees raising $2 billion, according to the median forecast ...

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