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Tata's Air India proposes AirAsia India acquisition in consolidation move
The company also operates full-service airline Vistara in a joint venture with Singapore Airlines
Air India plans to acquire no-frills carrier AirAsia India and has sought approval from the Competition Commission for the proposed deal.
AirAsia India is majority-owned by Tata Sons Private Ltd with a shareholding of 83.67 per cent and the remaining stake is with AirAsia Investment Ltd (AAIL), which is part of Malaysia's AirAsia Group.
Full-service carrier Air India and its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express were acquired by Talace Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Ltd, last year.
Besides, Tatas operates full-service airline Vistara in a joint venture with Singapore Airlines.
The latest move is likely a part of the sprawling group's efforts to consolidate its airline operations.
"The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of the entire equity share capital of AirAsia (India) Private Limited (Air Asia India/ Target), by Air India Ltd (AIL), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited," a notice filed with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said.
Deals beyond a certain threshold require the approval of CCI, which works to foster competition as well as curb anti-competitive practices in the market place.
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AirAsia India, which started flying in June 2014, offers scheduled air passenger transport, air cargo transport and charter flight services in the country. It does not have international operations.
According to the notice, the proposed combination will not lead to any change in the competitive landscape or cause any appreciable adverse effect on competition in India, irrespective of the manner in which the relevant markets are defined.
Tata took over Air India and Air India Express in January this year. In October 2021, Tata emerged as the winning bidder for loss-making Air India. It offered a bid of Rs18,000 crore, comprising cash payment of Rs2,700 crore and taking over the carrier's debt worth Rs15,300 crore.
Tatas took over Air India and Air India Express in January this year. In October 2021, the group emerged as the winning bidder for loss-making Air India. It offered a bid of Rs180 billion, comprising cash payment of Rs27 billion and taking over the carrier's debt worth Rs153 billion.
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