The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has received a request seeking a waiver from provisions that bar cross-ownership of airports and airlines, the government told Parliament on Monday, confirming reports that the Adani Group has sought relaxations as it explores entering the airline business.

A purported June 4 letter from Adani Airports to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) seeks a waiver that would allow Adani Defence & Aerospace and its affiliates to invest in,…

The government stated no policy prevents airport operators from holding airline equity. However, existing contracts may restrict such cross-ownership arrangements. Airports…