Indian, Abu Dhabi investors looking to bid for British Land

A consortium of Indian and Abu Dhabi investors, which is believed to include steel czar Lakshmi Mittal, is planning to bid for UK property company British Land, says a media report.

The Daily Telegraph has reported that a group of some of the world’s richest families is plotting a bid for British Land.

“The group, which is thought to include Lakshmi Mittal — the Indian steel magnate who ranks as Britain’s richest man — and the Abu Dhabi ruling family, has approached bankers from Credit Suisse to prepare a possible bid that could be worth as much as ¤10 billion, including debt,” the publication said in a report published online.

Attributing to insiders, the daily noted that investors from Abu Dhabi and a group of Indian families had initially been interested in buying Broadgate Circle, British Land’s flagship development in the city.

“But in recent days the consortium has spoken with bankers about the possibility of bidding for the whole company,” it added.

The report noted the Indian faction is thought to include at least two other Indian families as well as Mittal. Credit Suisse is considering providing the financing for any bid.