Politics

Supporters holding flags of ruling Congress party leave after attending an election campaign rally by Rahul Gandhi at Hardoi district in Uttar Pradesh January 28, 2012. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/Files

Weakened Congress wondering if early elections will help

The Congress party is debating holding a general election in November, six months ahead of schedule, senior party leaders said, reflecting an internal discussion over whether to pull the plug on the shaky ruling coalition or have it serve a full term.  Full Article 

  • Most Popular
  • Most Shared

REUTERS SHOWCASE

Notch Above 'Junk'

Notch Above 'Junk'

In blow for India, S&P affirms negative rating outlook.  Full Article 

Hefty Fine

Hefty Fine

Tribunal orders fined cement firms to pay $109 million fee.  Full Article 

Prized Stake

Prized Stake

All eyes on Vodafone's Colao for signs on Verizon.  Full Article 

Tech Buzz

Tech Buzz

Google's wearable Glass gadget: cool or creepy?  Full Article 

Biggest Investors

Biggest Investors

China, India to be world's two biggest investors by 2030: World Bank.  Full Article 

Gold Market

Gold Market

Column - China, India demand not enough to save gold: Clyde Russell.  Full Article 

Chit Fund Scam

Chit Fund Scam

Fund scams target Indians beyond the reach of banks.  Full Article 

Foreign Inflows

Foreign Inflows

Foreign investors buy most Indian stocks in 3 months.  Full Article 

Buy, Sell or Hold?

Buy, Sell or Hold?

Confused while buying stocks? Get buy, sell or hold recommendations from VantageTrade.  Full Coverage 

Reuters India Mobile

Reuters India Mobile

Get the latest news on the go. Visit Reuters India on your mobile device.  Full Coverage 

SpiceJet gains on foreign investment hopes

Related Topics

Stocks

   
Track BSE Sectoral Indices

Track Markets: BSE Sectoral Indices

Track and analyse performance of all BSE sectoral indices and other global indices on a single page.   Full Coverage 

SpiceJet aircrafts prepare for landing and take-off at the airport in Mumbai July 15, 2008. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe/Files

SpiceJet aircrafts prepare for landing and take-off at the airport in Mumbai July 15, 2008.

Credit: Reuters/Punit Paranjpe/Files

Thu Jan 3, 2013 4:45pm IST

Reuters Market Eye - SpiceJet (SPJT.BO) ended nearly 1 percent higher on hopes the carrier would also attract foreign investment after a senior government source told reporters rival Jet Airways(JET.NS) was the front-runner to win an investment from Etihad Airways.

Later Jet Airways (JET.NS) said that it was in talks with Etihad for a potential stake sale in the Indian carrier, although terms have not been finalised yet. The statement was the first confirmation of a potential deal by either side.

(Reporting by Abhishek Vishnoi)
Business
Comments (0)
This discussion is now closed. We welcome comments on our articles for a limited period after their publication.