Even though the consolidated FDI circular keeps Air India out the ambit of being bought by a foreign airlines, Top sources indicate that that government may look at tweaking the FDI norms that will help in finding more takers and allow participation of foreign entities in the sale of the loss making national carrier Air India.
While the final decision will be taken after an opinion of the transaction advisors, sources close to the development tell ET Now that the government may extend the FDI policy to allow foreign airlines to pick 49% stake in Air India.
“We have various options on the table for the sale of Air India. No option would be finalised until transaction advisors views are taken,” the official, who didn’t wish to be identified told ET Now.
Under current regulations, foreign airlines can buy up to 49% in any Indian carrier except Air India, but non airline companies can fully own Indian carriers including Air India. However, the government enjoys discretionary power to tweak foreign direct investment policy on a case by case basis for select state-run enterprises.
New Delhi believes tweaking FDI rules may open the route for a combined bid by domestic and international carriers that are looking to take a slice of the pie or even give government an option to retain majority control.
To Read the News in Full 11/09/17 Ruchi Bhatia/Economic Times
While the final decision will be taken after an opinion of the transaction advisors, sources close to the development tell ET Now that the government may extend the FDI policy to allow foreign airlines to pick 49% stake in Air India.
“We have various options on the table for the sale of Air India. No option would be finalised until transaction advisors views are taken,” the official, who didn’t wish to be identified told ET Now.
Under current regulations, foreign airlines can buy up to 49% in any Indian carrier except Air India, but non airline companies can fully own Indian carriers including Air India. However, the government enjoys discretionary power to tweak foreign direct investment policy on a case by case basis for select state-run enterprises.
New Delhi believes tweaking FDI rules may open the route for a combined bid by domestic and international carriers that are looking to take a slice of the pie or even give government an option to retain majority control.
To Read the News in Full 11/09/17 Ruchi Bhatia/Economic Times
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