Sept 13 (Reuters) - Niko Resources Ltd NKO.TO :
* Niko clarifies misinformation in article in Indian press
* "wishes to clarify that it has not recently raised any funds"
* "statements in article to effect that company has raised close to $300 million of new funds from institutional lenders is entirely false"
* Says is not aware of source of quote purportedly from "a senior executive in Niko Resources"
* Says "can confirm that quote did not come from any Niko personnel authorized to speak to press" Source text for Eikon: ID:nCCN1CmxrW Further company coverage: NKO.TO