Reuters
• Abhijith Ganapavaram, Arpan Chaturvedi
Singapore state investor Temasek, Singapore Airlines’ majority shareholder, defended the airline’s investment in Air India as scrutiny grows over its exposure to the loss-making Indian carrier. The investment is framed as a long-term growth strategy to deepen Singapore Airlines’ presence in India and establish a second hub.
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Singapore state investor Temasek, Singapore Airlines’ majority shareholder, defended the airline’s investment in Air India as scrutiny grows over its exposure to the loss-making Indian carrier. The investment is framed as a long-term growth strategy to deepen Singapore Airlines’ presence in India and establish a second hub.
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