SpiceJet Says Ajay Singh Back As Promoter; Marans Exit

Kalanithi Maran and Kal Airways have transferred over 35 crore shares or 58.46 percent stake to Singh.

In late January, SpiceJet board had approved transfer of entire 58.46 percent stake of Marans to Singh, while the company would raise Rs 1,500 crore through issuance of fresh securities under a revival plan.

After approval from the Home Ministry, Singh would be appointed as Director on the board of SpiceJet with majority stake in his hand, sources had said.

The deal has already received clearance from the Competition Commission of India.

Under the revival plan, SpiceJet would see a capital infusion of Rs 1,500 crore from Singh in a staggered manner by April.

As per the plan, Singh would pump in another Rs 500 crore by March, followed by another instalment of Rs 500 crore by April end.

Yesterday, Singh had said SpiceJet received Rs 100 crore infusion and the "second tranche of Rs 400 crore should happen tomorrow or day after".
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