NRIs can now acquire up to 100% stake in Air India.
NRIs can now acquire up to 100% stake in Air India.
The government has altered the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms allowing non-resident Indians (NRIs) to acquire up to a 100 percent stake in Air India.
The Finance Ministry notified the changes in FDI policy that will permit foreign investment in the national carrier at par with other scheduled airline operators.
As per the notification by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) that comes under the Finance Ministry, foreign investments in Air India, comprising that of foreign airlines shall not exceed 49 percent.
It further stated that the said investment limit cannot be breached either directly or indirectly, except in the case of those NRIs, who are Indian nationals, where foreign investments are allowed up to 100 percent under the automatic route.
"Substantial ownership and effective control of M/s Air India Limited shall continue to be vested in Indian Nationals.
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