Tata Sons agrees to buy stake in AirAsia India Limited

Tata Sons has agreed to buy an additional 32.67 per cent stake in AirAsia India Limited from its joint venture partner for $37.66 million, increasing its stake in the airline to 83.67 per cent. Tata Sons can also exercise a call option for the remaining stake any time after the transaction, which is slated to be completed by March 2021. At present, AirAsia holds a 49 per cent stake in AirAsia India, while Tata Sons holds 51 per cent.