Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest crude oil producer, is in “serious discussions” to acquire up to a 25 percent stake in Reliance Industries’ refining and petrochemicals businesses, the Times of India reported on Wednesday.
A minority stake sale could fetch around $10 billion to $15 billion, valuing the Indian company’s refining and petrochemicals businesses at around $55 billion to 60 billion, the report said.
The agreement on valuation could be reached around June, the Indian newspaper reported, citing people with knowledge of the development. Goldman Sachs is said to have been mandated to advise on the proposed deal, the report added.
