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To sell non-core assets, steel biz IPO in 6-12 mnths likely:JSPL

Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) may consider an initial public offering (IPO) for its steel plant in 6-12 months, says Naveen Jindal, the company's chairman, in an interview to CNBC-TV18.

March 22, 2016 / 15:31 IST
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Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) is working diligently towards debt reduction through divestment of non-core assets and internal accruals, said Naveen Jindal, the company’s chairman, in an interview to CNBC-TV18.

As a step in the direction, the company plans sale of its wind energy business and is in talks with many strategic partners to sell off the 1000 megawatt (MW) power plant in Jindal Power, he said.

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However, he declined any comment on details of the sale as it is pending approval of shareholders.

JSPL may also consider an initial public offer (IPO) for its steel plant in 6-12 months, once the utilisation levels improve, he said.