SpiceJet, Jet Airways Surge on Hopes of Fuel Tax Cut

Shares in domestic carriers rallied sharply after Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju asked states to cut jet fuel tax.

SpiceJet shares traded with over 10 per cent gains, while Jet Airways jumped 6.6 per cent. Grounded Kingfisher Airlines also traded 5 per cent higher.

Jet fuel costs account for nearly 40 per cent airline's operating costs, analysts say.

All listed carriers in India are loss-making. The only profitable airline is IndiGo, but it is unlisted.

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