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LIC exits Air India debt at a profit, sells back entire Rs 3,800 cr holding

LIC and State Bank of India were top investors in AI's debt

LIC exits Air India debt at a profit, sells back entire Rs 3,800 cr holding
Updated On : 27 Jan 2022 | 1:20 AM IST

Clear Air India dues, buy tickets in cash: FinMin tells ministries

The government on Monday signed a share-purchase agreement with Tata Sons for the sale of the national carrier for Rs 18,000 crore

Clear Air India dues, buy tickets in cash: FinMin tells ministries
Updated On : 27 Oct 2021 | 11:11 PM IST

Second phase of Air India disinvestment to start from January 5

The second phase of the strategic disinvestment of Air India will start on January 5, 2021 with the announcement of the names of the qualified bidders

Second phase of Air India disinvestment to start from January 5
Updated On : 29 Dec 2020 | 5:07 PM IST

Air India employees seek status quo on benefits post privatisation

Air India pilots' associations has asked its members to maintain the printed weekly offs and not to change them

Air India employees seek status quo on benefits post privatisation
Updated On : 28 Dec 2020 | 3:49 PM IST

Air India staff protest pay cut, demand arrears ahead of privatisation

Unions ask pilots not to undertake extra duties, AIEU seeks with aviation minister on leave encashment, continuation of medical benefits, among other things

Air India staff protest pay cut, demand arrears ahead of privatisation
Updated On : 28 Dec 2020 | 1:29 AM IST

Air India to raise short-term loans of Rs 6,150 crore by month end

With finances stretched, the govt is not in a position to infuse cash into the airline, but will help the carrier to raise money through sovereign guarantee

Air India to raise short-term loans of Rs 6,150 crore by month end
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 10:59 PM IST

India likely to ease Air India offer, let suitors decide on taking debt

Current rules require bidders to take over the carrier's $3.3 billion of aircraft debt, deterring buyers

India likely to ease Air India offer, let suitors decide on taking debt
Updated On : 19 Oct 2020 | 8:35 PM IST

Govt planning to absorb large portion of Air India's debt to woo buyers

Airline has Rs 23,286-cr debt; GoM likely to take a decision on the proposal in two weeks

Govt planning to absorb large portion of Air India's debt to woo buyers
Updated On : 15 Sep 2020 | 2:03 AM IST

Air India stops issuing tickets on credit to govt bodies owing over Rs 1 mn

In total, these government agencies owe around Rs 268 crore to the national carrier, he said, adding that "around Rs 50 crore has been recovered from these agencies by the airline"

Air India stops issuing tickets on credit to govt bodies owing over Rs 1 mn
Updated On : 26 Dec 2019 | 10:03 PM IST

New plan to woo investors: Govt may exclude $7 billion of Air India debt

A spokesman at India's finance ministry, which handles assets sales, was not immediately available for a comment

New plan to woo investors: Govt may exclude $7 billion of Air India debt
Updated On : 27 Nov 2019 | 1:01 PM IST

Oil companies defer decision to suspend fuel supplies to Air India

The decision was taken after Air India made a written request and also promised regular payments to clear over Rs 5,000 crore in overdue fuel bills.

Oil companies defer decision to suspend fuel supplies to Air India
Updated On : 18 Oct 2019 | 9:49 PM IST

Govt to mop up Rs 90 bn by selling off land, realty assets of Air India

Air India had in September invited bids to sell its properties located across India

Govt to mop up Rs 90 bn by selling off land, realty assets of Air India
Updated On : 03 Dec 2018 | 4:15 PM IST

Centre seeks Parliament nod for Rs 9.8-bn capital injection in Air India

To fund the capital infusion in Air India and other sectors, the government has sought Parliament's approval for an additional net spending of Rs 59.51 bn

Centre seeks Parliament nod for Rs 9.8-bn capital injection in Air India
Updated On : 31 Jul 2018 | 4:10 PM IST

Air India's current business 'not sustainable': Govt

Also, a parliamentary panel has sought details on the Air India disinvestment decision

Air India's current business 'not sustainable': Govt
Updated On : 31 Jul 2017 | 8:33 PM IST

Air India divestment: Subsidising airline not sustainable, says Capa report

The national carrier has a debt burden of more than Rs 52,000 crore

Air India divestment: Subsidising airline not sustainable, says Capa report
Updated On : 28 Jun 2017 | 9:14 PM IST

Air India debt: Staff willing to forgo pay, say airline gave them identity

Air India's debt of around Rs 46,000 cr has outgo of more than Rs 4,000 cr a year as debt servicing

Air India debt: Staff willing to forgo pay, say airline gave them identity
Updated On : 20 Jun 2017 | 1:40 AM IST