New Delhi, Dec. 14 -- Over six decades after its exit, India's salt-to-software conglomerateTata Groupis likely to submit an expression of interest (EoI) to bid for debt-laden national carrierAir India Limited on Monday. Adani and Hinduja Groups are also weighing bids, unconfirmed reports said.

Air India had its origins in Tata Air Services founded by J.R.D Tata in 1932, later renamed as Tata Airlines. In 1953, the Government of India passed the Air Corporations Act and purchased a majority stake in the carrier from Tata Sons, though J.R.D Tata continued to serve as the chairman till 1977.

Tata Sons is said to have shown interest through its low-budget carrier Air Asia India, where it has a significant majority stake. Besides, the congl...