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Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries
Reliance looks to buy LyondellBasell assets
The bankrupt international petrochemical group has assets that could be worth as much as $6bn and would mark the first large-scale overseas foray by Mukesh Ambani
ICICI Bank chief sees better times ahead
Indian bank expects balance sheet growth
Singh commits India to financial reform
Debt and futures markets in pipeline
GE scraps ambitious India target
Chief says group juggles effects of crisis
Cash-strapped Suzlon to hold debt talks
Group weighs up more divestments
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World View: Chemical reaction may help Mukesh Ambani refocus
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries is considering purchasing LyondellBasell, a move that would help put to rest suspicions that the Indian businessman has been distracted.
