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Singapore Airlines says Air India investment funded through internal resources; minister defends move as not affecting service to Singaporeans

Telegraph India9 September 2026 · 04:24 UTC
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“SIA holds SGD 10.48 billion in cash reserves as of June 30, with access to SGD 3.24 billion in undrawn credit lines. The investment follows Vistara's consolidation into Air India in November 2024, giving SIA a 25.1% stake in the enlarged group.”
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“Singapore Airlines on Tuesday said its investment in Air India has been and will continue to be funded through internal resources, amid questions over the financial impact of its 25.1 per cent stake in the Indian carrier.”
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Singapore minister defends Singapore Airlines' Air India investment as $1.5B funding request sparks political scrutiny and online abuse
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Singapore minister defends Singapore Airlines' Air India investment as $1.5B funding request sparks political scrutiny and online abuse

Air India's request for about $1.5 billion in funds from owners Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines has sparked political debate in Singapore over state investor Temasek's exposure.

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  • Air India has approached Tata Group and Singapore Airlines for about $1.5 billion in equity funding after posting a record annual loss of $2.33 billion.
  • Opposition Workers' Party lawmaker Kenneth Tiong argued that Temasek's funds should not be used to prop up Air India via Singapore Airlines.
  • Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow stated that investment decisions belonged to Singapore Airlines' board and that Singaporeans were not paying for the investment.
  • Senior Minister K. Shanmugam noted that the funding request prompted anti-Indian abuse online and asked police to examine the comments.
  • Prime Minister Lawrence Wong condemned the abuse, stating that legitimate arguments should not be used as cover for prejudice.
  • While Tata is the majority owner, Singapore Airlines, which is itself majority-owned by state investor Temasek, holds 25.1% of Air India and has booked its share of the Indian carrier's losses.
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