Aditya Birla Group seen as front-runner in $1.7-bn-plus deal for Shell's Sprng Energy: report

Aditya Birla Group is front-runner for Shell's Sprng Energy for over $1.7 billion. The deal has reached the final leg, and the Birla Group has edged ahead of KKR. Talks are ongoing, but no final decision has been made. Shell confirmed initial discussions with potential partners.