Air India break-up an option as PM Modi pushes for 2018 sale
The Centre is considering selling state-owned Air India in parts to make it attractive to potential buyers, several government officials have said. The Prime Minister's Office has set a deadline of early 2018 to get the sale process underway, the officials added. Notably, Air India has a debt of over â¹50,000 crore and is surviving on a taxpayer bailout.