Indian conglomerate Tata Sons are in talks to buy out AirAsia Group Bhd's stake in their airline joint venture in India at a steep discount, the Business Standard newspaper reported on Thursday, citing banking sources.
Tata Sons will likely tie-up with other financial investors to acquire AirAsia's 49% stake in the venture, according to the newspaper.
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia said earlier in the day that it was in talks to raise more than 1 billion ringgit ($234.52 million) in funds, a day after its auditor cast doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern.
Tata Sons declined to comment. AirAsia did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Response awaited.
