Economy

Government Clarifies Rules on Airport Operators Owning Airlines

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THE BRIEF
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Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol stated that no national policy prohibits airport operators from entering the airline business, despite ongoing public debate.

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The clarification follows reports that Adani Airports sought a waiver from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) regarding cross-ownership restrictions.

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While general policy allows for such ventures, the government noted that specific Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements may impose contractual limitations on individual facilities.