Energy Minister D K Shivakumar has requested Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to stall GVK Group’s proposal to sell its remaining 10% share in Bangalore International Airport Ltd, which is operating the Kempegowda International Airport, to Fairfax Group.
He has written to Siddaramaiah, arguing why GVK Group should not be allowed to exit BIAL.
Recently, Fairfax, owned by a Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, increased its stake in BIAL to 48% from 38%.
At present, the government of Karnataka and Airports Authority of India hold 13% each. Siemens holds 26%, while the rest 48% is held by Fairfax. The process of acquiring (10% held by GVK) stake in BIAL by Fairfax is expected to be completed by early July this year.
Shivakumar said, “You (CM), should instruct the concerned in the government to see that the government has required control on the management and affairs of KIA, in the interest of providing services of international standards to the passengers.” He said continuing GVK group as one of the shareholders at the present juncture is required. The shareholders’ agreement mandates that at least one of the shareholders shall have experience and expertise in operation and maintenance of the airport.
19/06/17 Deccan Herald/Energyinfrapost.com
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He has written to Siddaramaiah, arguing why GVK Group should not be allowed to exit BIAL.
Recently, Fairfax, owned by a Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, increased its stake in BIAL to 48% from 38%.
At present, the government of Karnataka and Airports Authority of India hold 13% each. Siemens holds 26%, while the rest 48% is held by Fairfax. The process of acquiring (10% held by GVK) stake in BIAL by Fairfax is expected to be completed by early July this year.
Shivakumar said, “You (CM), should instruct the concerned in the government to see that the government has required control on the management and affairs of KIA, in the interest of providing services of international standards to the passengers.” He said continuing GVK group as one of the shareholders at the present juncture is required. The shareholders’ agreement mandates that at least one of the shareholders shall have experience and expertise in operation and maintenance of the airport.
19/06/17 Deccan Herald/Energyinfrapost.com
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