Abu Dhabi Investment Authority acquires shares in SpiceJet
SpiceJet recently secured investments totalling Rs 1060 crore through a preferential issue, with notable investors including Aries Opportunities
NEW DELHI: Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) recently acquired shares of Spicejet from the open market. “Yes, ADIA has acquired shares of the airline from the open market,” said the airline’s spokesperson, while confirming the development. An airline official claimed that ownership of Foreign Institutional Investors in SpiceJet has witnessed a surge, increasing by 5.88 per cent, from 0.33 per cent in December 2023 to 6.21 per cent in February 2024.
SpiceJet recently secured investments totalling Rs 1060 crore through a preferential issue, with notable investors including Aries Opportunities Fund Limited and Elara India Opportunities Fund Limited. As per airline officials, part of these funds will be allocated towards settling past liabilities.