ED arrests Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal in ₹538 cr bank fraud case
Goyal is likely to be produced before a Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Mumbai today for remand.
Goyal is likely to be produced before a Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Mumbai today for remand.
The strategy to launch the cargo business has paid off, but Ajay Singh has to ensure adequate capital for the airline, while battling rising costs and stiff competition.
While Delhi High Court refused Goyal permission to fly abroad, it asked him to deposit ₹18,000 crore as guarantee if he wished to travel. Meanwhile, Vijay Mallya’s extradition suffers a setback.
Apart from the billions of dollars needed to resurrect the beleaguered airline, its re-entry into the low-cost carrier-dominated Indian aviation market is viewed with scepticism.
Given IndiGo’s market domination, the reported rift between Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia, the billionaire co-founders of the airline, could have an adverse impact on the Indian aviation industry.
The last two trading days saw Jet Airways’ stock plummet, while that of its competitors—SpiceJet and IndiGo—touched a 52-week high on Thursday.
The airline said it is unable to pay for fuel and other services without interim funding.
A difference of opinion between the lenders can further queer the pitch for revival of the beleaguered airline.
The deadline for submission of bids is April 10.
Naresh Goyal just needs ₹31.9 crore to raise his stake in Jet Airways to 26% and be able to block special resolutions of the board.