<p class="title">Markets watchdog Sebi on Thursday said it has not received any reference on relaxation in rules regarding Jet Airways.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The regulator's statement comes amid reports that relaxations have been sought by Gulf carrier Etihad for infusing additional funds into crisis-hit Jet Airways, which is listed on the exchanges.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In its brief statement issued in the afternoon, Sebi referred to reports about certain relaxations of regulations with respect to Jet Airways.</p>.<p class="bodytext">However, the regulator did not provide elaborate.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It is hereby clarified that Sebi has neither received any reference in this regard from any quarter nor has it expressed any views in the matter," the statement said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Shares of Jet Airways rose nearly three per cent to Rs 272 on the BSE at around 1330 hours.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Grappling with financial woes, Jet Airways is looking to raise fresh funds, including from strategic partner Etihad, which currently holds a 24 per cent stake in the airline.</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to reports, Etihad has sought various relaxations, including exemption from the possible open offer in case it infuses more funds into Jet Airways.</p>
<p class="title">Markets watchdog Sebi on Thursday said it has not received any reference on relaxation in rules regarding Jet Airways.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The regulator's statement comes amid reports that relaxations have been sought by Gulf carrier Etihad for infusing additional funds into crisis-hit Jet Airways, which is listed on the exchanges.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In its brief statement issued in the afternoon, Sebi referred to reports about certain relaxations of regulations with respect to Jet Airways.</p>.<p class="bodytext">However, the regulator did not provide elaborate.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It is hereby clarified that Sebi has neither received any reference in this regard from any quarter nor has it expressed any views in the matter," the statement said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Shares of Jet Airways rose nearly three per cent to Rs 272 on the BSE at around 1330 hours.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Grappling with financial woes, Jet Airways is looking to raise fresh funds, including from strategic partner Etihad, which currently holds a 24 per cent stake in the airline.</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to reports, Etihad has sought various relaxations, including exemption from the possible open offer in case it infuses more funds into Jet Airways.</p>