Hinduja Group Limited is preparing a bid to buy grounded carrier Jet Airways (India) Limited, according to people familiar with the matter. Hinduja plans to submit an expression of interest by the January 15, 2020 deadline, signaling its intent to make a formal offer, the people said, asking not to be identified as the deliberations are private. Hinduja is seeking a partner to bid, one of the people said. Deliberations are at early stage and Hinduja Group may decide against bidding, or other bidders may emerge, the people said. The Hinduja Group didn't respond to questions sent by email.