Cash-strapped Jet Airways' shares dive nearly 8% amid uncertainty over revival plan

New Delhi: Shares of Jet Airways came under selling pressure on Wednesday and slumped nearly 8 percent amid uncertainty over the revival plan of the company. The stock tanked 7.95 percent to close at Rs 271 on BSE. During the day, it plummeted 9.62 percent to Rs 266.05. On NSE, shares of the company slumped 7.47 percent to end at Rs 271.75. In terms of equity volume, 36.28 lakh shares of the company were traded on BSE and over 4 crore shares changed hands on NSE during the day. Jet Airways, which has also defaulted on loan repayments, is looking to raise funds and is in discussions with Etihad and lenders to chart the way forward. [caption id=“attachment_2693876” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Representational image. Reuters.[/caption] There is a proposal for Etihad raising its stake in the full service from the current 24 percent. According to reports, Etihad might have to make an open offer in case it is hiking the stake in Jet Airways. Etihad has sought an exemption from the market regulator on preference pricing and open offer guidelines, the reports added. Under market regulator Sebi’s norms, entities have to make an open offer in case their shareholding in listed companies goes beyond a certain threshold. The company in a statement referred to the various media reports concerning an alleged communication sent by Etihad Airways PJSC to the State Bank of India in relation to the resolution plan for Jet Airways. “At the outset, we hereby categorically state that nothing mentioned in the various media reports shall be deemed to be attributed to the company and we also vehemently deny any discussions or disclosure on our part, with any media concerning the matter,” Jet Airways said in a statement Wednesday. “We wish to clarify that the resolution plan is presently under active discussion amongst the stakeholders and the various options therein, being privileged and confidential, are yet to be crystallised and agreed to by the stakeholders in the best interests of the company,” it said. The company is committed to be in compliance with the applicable laws and will, at the appropriate time, make necessary disclosures and statements in order to ensure transparency and avoid speculations and rumours in respect of the subject matter, the statement added. Crisis-hit Jet Airways on Wednesday said State Bank of India, along with other lenders and stakeholders, is working on a comprehensive resolution plan to turnaround the airline.     To keep watching India’s No. 1 English Business News Channel – CNBC-TV18, call your Cable or DTH Operator and ask for the Colors Family Pack (inclusive of 24 channels), available for Rs. 35/- per month, or subscribe to the channel for Rs. 4/- per day. To keep watching the Leader in Global Market & Business News – CNBC-TV18 Prime HD, call your Cable or DTH Operator and ask for the Colors Family HD Pack (inclusive of 25 channels), available for Rs. 50/- per month, or subscribe to the channel for Rs. 1/- per day.