Indian mobile carrier Reliance Communications is considering a merger with South Africa’s MTN or roping in a strategic foreign investor to raise funds, the Economic Times reported on Thursday.
The No. 2 Indian mobile operator is ready to sell a stake in the company to raise funds to finance its foray into 3G mobile and wireless broadband access, the newspaper said, citing a person familiar with the plans.
At an MTN board meeting on Tuesday, the South African telecoms major decided it would examine the Reliance Communications’ merger proposal, the paper quoted the person as saying.
Officials at Reliance Communications and MTN could not immediately be reached by Reuters for comment.
Abu Dhabi’s Etisalat said on Wednesday it was looking to buy a stake in an Indian mobile operator, but did not disclose any names. A newspaper had reported it was in talks with cash-hungry Reliance Communications for a $3.8 billion deal.
Reliance Communications and MTN had planned a tie-up in 2008 but the deal was thwarted by issues within the Reliance family.
Source : Business Standard
The No. 2 Indian mobile operator is ready to sell a stake in the company to raise funds to finance its foray into 3G mobile and wireless broadband access, the newspaper said, citing a person familiar with the plans.
At an MTN board meeting on Tuesday, the South African telecoms major decided it would examine the Reliance Communications’ merger proposal, the paper quoted the person as saying.
Officials at Reliance Communications and MTN could not immediately be reached by Reuters for comment.
Abu Dhabi’s Etisalat said on Wednesday it was looking to buy a stake in an Indian mobile operator, but did not disclose any names. A newspaper had reported it was in talks with cash-hungry Reliance Communications for a $3.8 billion deal.
Reliance Communications and MTN had planned a tie-up in 2008 but the deal was thwarted by issues within the Reliance family.
Source : Business Standard
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