"What is the difference between Vijay Mallya who lost Rs 10,000 crore and Air India which lost Rs 30,000 crore? Bank money is lost (in case of KFA) and public taxpayer's money is lost (in AI's case)," asks Mohandas Pai, former Chief Financial Officer and HR Head of Infosys.

The only difference - Air India has a forgiving promoter - government of India who stood by the company despite the atrocious decisions taken by its management and those responsible for its growth and wellbeing. But for the government, who kept on pumping in good money after bad, Air India would ...