India’s government said Friday it would investigate Jet AirwaysNSE -3.42 %’ ability to keep flying as the debt-stricken carrier fights for survival.
The announcement came after Jet cancelled most of its international flights Thursday and as lenders desperately seek a buyer to keep the beleaguered airline running.
A collapse would deal a blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pro-business reputation as Indians vote in a mega six-week-long election that started Thursday.
