AirAsia reviewing India investment, hints at possible exit

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The budget carrier says operations in India have been 'draining cash and adding to the group's financial stress'. FMTNews AirAsia TataSons Tony

KUALA LUMPUR: Budget carrier AirAsia Group Bhd has given its strongest indication to date that it could exit India, saying on Tuesday it was reviewing its investment in a joint venture airline there.

“Cost containment and reducing cash burn remain key priorities evident by the recent closure of AirAsia Japan and an ongoing review of our investment in AirAsia India,” it said.The airline owns 49% of AirAsia India, a joint venture with Tata Sons. Group CEO Tony Fernandes told Reuters in September that the group intends to consolidate and strengthen its Asean foothold, which could mean one day exiting both Japan and India.

 

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