Adani to sell 25% in Mumbai power distribution unit to Qatar fund

Indian conglomerate to raise about USD 450 from the deal via equity, debt

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The Adani Group, backed by Gujarati billionaire Gautam Adani, has sold a 25% stake in its Mumbai electricity distribution unit to Qatar Investment Authority. © Reuters

MUMBAI (NewsRise) -- Adani Group's power transmission arm sold a 25.1% stake in its Mumbai electricity distribution business to Qatar's wealth fund, as billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate shores up investments through foreign partnerships.

Adani Transmission will raise about $450 million from Qatar Investment Authority via an equity investment in Adani Electricity Mumbai and subordinated debt, the Indian company said in a statement on Wednesday.

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