Concerned over its financial health, PMO seeks report from AI

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 20 2015 | 7:07 PM IST
Concerned over the overall health of Air India, the Prime Minister Office (PMO)'s has asked the national carrier to submit a detailed performance report on its losses, profitability and revival plan.
The PMO sent a questionnaire to Air India containing queries on, among other things, its mounting financial liability as well as its lack of profits.
The airline was also asked to furnish details of its turnaround plan.
Terming the PMO communication a "routine exercise", a senior Air India official said they have already responded to the queries.
"The PMO had asked for certain details on our turnaround plan and financial restructuring plan as part of a routine exercise some time back. We have already responded to all the queries," the official said.
Air India is saddled with a debt burden of around Rs 40,000 crore while its combined losses currently stand at a whopping Rs 38,000 crore.
It is surviving on a bailout package under a revival plan, which entails an equity infusion in the carrier to the tune of Rs 30,000 crore in a staggered manner till 2021-22.
*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: Mar 20 2015 | 7:07 PM IST

Next Story