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SpiceJet in talks for stake sale

Economic Times,   Business Line  

SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh is exploring a partial stake sale in the cash-strapped carrier and is in talks with a Middle Eastern carrier and a big Indian conglomerate as the company needs recapitalisation urgently to keep flying. The Middle Eastern carrier has expressed interest to pick 24% stake and a board seat in SpiceJet. A big Indian business conglomerate has also approached Singh for a stake in the airline. Singh holds around 60% stake in the budget carrier. Founded in 2004-05, SpiceJet operates flights to 51 domestic destinations.

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