The Centre gave a last opportunity to cash-deprived SpiceJet to exist, demanding the low cost carrier to appropriate funds within 10 days, most likely from promoter Kalanithi Maran, the Sun Group chief or face closure. SpiceJet reported to the minister of state Mahesh Sharma that its pressing cash requirement was "Rs.1,400 crore and the overall requirement (including long term) Rs.2,000 crore."