The airline also "assured" its customers of smooth operations, saying it has taken all the measures in the eventuality of the two sides failing to reach an understanding on the issue
If it goes through, an IOCL-BPCL merger will be the third mammoth amalgamation of state-owned companies, excluding banks, in three years
Industry experts are bullish about the possible synergy the merger can bring in for ONGC
Net profit for the three months ending September 30 soared to Rs 1,735 crore from Rs 701 crore a year earlier
ONGC is likely to sell its stake in Indian Oil Corporation and Gail to fund the acquisition