Singapore Airlines is expected to seek greater management influence and stronger governance rights before approving additional funding for Air India, according to people familiar with the matter. The conditions would be negotiated with Tata Sons, Air India’s majority owner, and could include greater board voting power and targets to reduce the Indian carrier’s losses. Reuters reported last month that Air India was seeking about $1.5 billion in fresh equity from its owners, while Tata has approved a $1.1 billion contribution representing its pro-rata share (proportional ownership allocation). Singapore Airlines holds the remaining 25.1% stake. Air India recorded a $2.33 billion loss in the financial year ended March, increasing pressure on Singapore Airlines to justify further investment. The carrier has one board seat but can block special resolutions (major corporate decisions requiring enhanced approval) because its stake exceeds 25%. Singapore Airlines said any investment in India would continue to be funded with internal resources, citing S$10.48 billion ($8.29 billion) in cash reserves and S$3.24 billion in undrawn credit lines at the end of June. Temasek, its majority shareholder, has backed the investment as a long-term decision but would not provide the capital or intervene in Air India decisions. Tata said in July that Air India’s turnaround could take up to a decade, while the carrier has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines head Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO to replace former Singapore Airlines executive Campbell Wilson.