New Delhi, March 26 -- Reliance Industries Limited on Thursday rejected reports in a section of the media claiming that it had purchased crude oil of Iranian origin, calling the claims "baseless" and misleading.

"Reliance Industries Limited categorically rejects recent media reports that the company has purchased crude oil of Iranian origin," the company clarified in response to the reports.

The company added that the claims circulating in sections of the media were inaccurate and urged news organisations to verify information before publishing such reports.

"These reports are baseless, leading to misleading and incorrect claims. We urge the concerned media outlets to verify facts before publication," the statement said.

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