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GHCL, Welspun in fray for Linens 'n Things: Srcs

Indian companies including GHCL, Welspun India are eyeing US-based Linens N Things, reports CNBC-TV18, quoting sources. "Talks for Linens N Things are in the early stage. The process may take up to six months."

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By Nimesh Shah, CNBC-TV18


 


Indian companies including GHCL  and  Welspun India are eyeing US-based Linens 'n Things , reports CNBC-TV18, quoting sources. "Talks for Linens 'n Things are in the early stage. The process may take up to six months. Funding will be a key challenge for any Indian company."


 


The US-based retail giant operates 588 stores in US and Canada and employs a staff of 17,500.


 


Welspun India's management said it has not put a bid for Linens 'n Things while GHCL's management said it cannot comment on market speculation.


 


Linens 'n Things reported sales of USD 2.8 billion and a loss of USD 191 million. It had filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 on May 2, 2008.


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