SpiceJet gets BSE approval to raise funds

SpiceJet has received in-principle approval from the BSE to raise Rs 2,242 crore by issuing shares and warrants convertible into equities on a preferential basis.

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The in-principle approval from BSE will allow SpiceJet to proceed with its fund infusion plan.

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The approval comes on the heels of SpiceJet's 39th annual general meeting held on 10 January, where the members approved the proposal for a fund infusion of Rs 2,242 crore.

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A significant portion of the fund infusion will be used to fuel the airline’s growth, expand its network, bring grounded planes back into operation.

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The company aims to use Rs 360 crore for payment of statutory obligations such as TDS, GST, PF.

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The company will use Rs 285 crore as settlement with creditors for past dues, Rs 355 crore by December 2024 for uplifting and ungrounding of fleet and new fleet acquisition.

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SpiceJet will utilise Rs 140 crore for aviation turbine fuel expenses, Rs 54.5 crore for employees and ₹397 crore for general corporate purposes.

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In the second tranche, it aims to use ₹144 crore for payment of statutory obligations such as TDS, GST, PF.

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SpiceJet will utilise ₹60 crore for jet fuel expenses, ₹24 crore for employees and ₹162 crore for general corporate purposes

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The company’s net liabilities stood at ₹12584.9 crore as of September 2023, compared to ₹13147.3 crore in June 2023.

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