JSW Group has expressed interest in entering the airport infrastructure and management sector, with a focus on acquiring a stake in Andal airport in West Bengal’s Durgapur, its chairman Sajjan Jindal said.

At the end of the day’s session of Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS), Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Jindal was keen on upgrading Andal airport into an international airport.

Jindal, who was in Kolkata, held discussions with two key stakeholders—the West Bengal government and SMIFS Capital—regarding the proposed stake acquisition.

“The airport, managed by Bengal Aerotropolis, also has Changi Airport of Singapore as a major stakeholder,” he added.

“We will engage with the other stakeholders as well,” Jindal said, highlighting the airport’s strong potential due to its catchment area.

He indicated that they want Changi Airport continue to run the airport and state government should remain on board.