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How Air India bled out under Praful Patel

The aviation minister’s often ill-considered decisions led to the airline’s losses ballooning and rivals overtaking it, resulting in a slew of corruption charges and investigations.

Paranjoy Guha Thakurta

22 September, 2023•19 min

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How Air India bled out under Praful Patel

The aviation minister’s often ill-considered decisions led to the airline’s losses ballooning and rivals overtaking it, resulting in a slew of corruption charges and investigations.

Paranjoy Guha Thakurta

22 September, 2023•19 min

0

22 September, 2023•19 min

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How Air India bled out under Praful Patel

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