Aviation in India is in dire straits. Sector needs liberalisation, not more govt control
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Aviation in India is in dire straits. Sector needs liberalisation, not more govt control

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Modi government has once again underlined its desire to control business by extending air ticket fare cap. Aviation is in dire straits. IndiGo reported a third straight quarterly loss, Air India struggles to find a buyer, and Jet Airways scrambles to revive. The industry needs liberalisation, not more government meddling.

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