The government on Wednesday said that a 76 per cent stake sale process of national carrier Air India has ended, as "no interest" was shown by bidders, but it remains committed to the strategic divestment for which other alternatives will be evaluated."We ran a disinvestment process, where we made it very clear what type of bids we were interested in receiving... We asked certain type of bidders with certain bidding criteria to participate," said Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha."Nobody expressed any interest during that process. So just by that set of circumstances it is clear that process right now is over... We have to move forward and we have to consider other alternatives, now as market conditions as industry circumstances change, we will evaluate all those alternatives but that particular specific process for the moment has come to an end, if need be, we can restart that or any other process depending upon the appropriate market circumstances."However, the government clearly stated that it is still committed to the idea of Air India's strategic divestment.
Sinha added: "The government is committed to strategic disinvestment... what the modalities are and the circumstances are, we will have to monitor and evaluate as we go along."According to Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu, a few days back the Empowered Group of Ministers set up to look at the Air India Specific Alternate Mechanism reviewed the situation.The minister, who also holds the charge of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said: "... Because there was no interest, we have decided to review the situation soon. In the meantime to ensure that Air India runs properly, a plan is being prepared by the Air India management to ensure that AI continues operate efficiently."Besides, the minister said that the airline's Board is looking at a plan to run the airline efficiently.Asked about the funds required by the airline to revive its operations, he said: "A plan is being worked out... Air India's Board will look at it."On May 31, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said that "no response" was received even during the extended submission deadline for the 'Expression of Interest' (EOI) bids under Air India's divestment process and the "further course of action will be decided appropriately".The government on May 1 had released a detailed document on clarifications sought by interested bidders regarding the divestment process. This had outlined that net current liabilities were Rs 88.16 billion (Rs 8,816 crore) and "these will remain with AI and AIXL (Air India Express) as these have been incurred in the course of business".
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Sinha added: "The government is committed to strategic disinvestment... what the modalities are and the circumstances are, we will have to monitor and evaluate as we go along."According to Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu, a few days back the Empowered Group of Ministers set up to look at the Air India Specific Alternate Mechanism reviewed the situation.The minister, who also holds the charge of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said: "... Because there was no interest, we have decided to review the situation soon. In the meantime to ensure that Air India runs properly, a plan is being prepared by the Air India management to ensure that AI continues operate efficiently."Besides, the minister said that the airline's Board is looking at a plan to run the airline efficiently.Asked about the funds required by the airline to revive its operations, he said: "A plan is being worked out... Air India's Board will look at it."On May 31, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said that "no response" was received even during the extended submission deadline for the 'Expression of Interest' (EOI) bids under Air India's divestment process and the "further course of action will be decided appropriately".The government on May 1 had released a detailed document on clarifications sought by interested bidders regarding the divestment process. This had outlined that net current liabilities were Rs 88.16 billion (Rs 8,816 crore) and "these will remain with AI and AIXL (Air India Express) as these have been incurred in the course of business".
20/06/18 5 Dariya News
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