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United Spirits may sell 15% stake to Diageo to cut debt

United Spirits, the Indian drinks giant controlled by flamboyant tycoon Vijay Mallya, may be prepared to sell a 15%-plus stake and give board representation to Diageo in a move aimed at reducing the Bangalore behemoth�s debts.

United Spirits, the Indian drinks giant controlled by flamboyant tycoon Vijay Mallya, may be prepared to sell a 15%-plus stake and give board representation to Diageo in a move aimed at reducing the Bangalore behemoth's debts, it emerged yesterday.