APSRTC facing Rs 2,300-crore debt burden

Image
Press Trust of India Vijayawada
Last Updated : Aug 31 2014 | 10:20 PM IST
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is facing a debt burden of Rs 2,300-crore, a senior official said here today.
APSRTC Vice Chairman and Managing Director J Purnachandra Rao told reporters here today that the corporation is being unable to reduce its debt obligations for various reasons.
He said that strikes and bandhs affect APSRTC's services while hikes in the prices of diesel and spare parts keep adding to the debt burden.
Due to these reasons, the accumulated losses of APSRTC amount to Rs 2,300 crore.
Rao said that rural services presently bring in only 28 per cent of its revenue.
Meanwhile, as to a strike notice issued by a trade union, Rao said that such matters would be resolved through negotiation.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Aug 31 2014 | 10:20 PM IST

Next Story