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China Daily | Updated: 2010-04-06 08:05
Oil India ready for overseas buys
Oil India Ltd, the state explorer that bid for Gulfsands Petroleum Plc, said it has more than $2.5 billion cash available for acquisitions as it seeks producing assets overseas to help boost the country's energy security.
"We have earmarked around $500 million toward overseas acquisitions in" the year that started April 1, Chairman and Managing Director N.M. Borah said. "If the opportunity or need arises, we would be in a position to spend higher outlays."
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