India's domestic air passenger traffic is expected to grow at a slower pace of 0-3 per cent in FY2026, sharply lower than the earlier projection of 4-6 per cent, due to multiple disruptions during the year, according to a report by ICRA.
Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were severely disrupted on Thursday as IndiGo cancelled a total of 150 flights, including 75 departures and 75 arrivals, spanning both domestic and international routes since morning, confirmed Delhi Airport.
Rating agency ICRA has affirmed "stable" outlook on Indian civil aviation industry, with expectations that will witness modest 4-6 per cent growth in domestic air passenger traffic in the current financial year 2025-26.
Indian aviation industry's net financial losses to increase to Rs. 95-105 billion in FY2026, credit rating agency ICRA said on Tuesday. The agency expects net losses to widen more than 100 billion in FY2026, compared with Rs. 55 billion in FY2025. The increase is attributed to slower traffic
India's domestic aviation sector continued its upward trajectory in 2025, with airlines carrying 977.79 lakh passengers between January and July, according to data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday. This marked a 5.9 per cent increase year-on-year, com
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ICRA stated in it's report, "The Indian aviation industry to report a net loss of Rs. 20-30 billion in FY2026."
This projected loss is similar to the estimated losses in FY2025, and a stark contrast to the ₹1,600 crore net profit reported in FY2024.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 28: In 2024, India crossed 350 million annual air passengers, establishing itself as the third-largest aviation market in the world, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Over the past decade, domestic air passenger traffic has grown steadily at 10-12
The total number of domestic air passengers during the month is estimated at 145.5 lakh, up from 132.0 lakh in April 2024. However, the growth remained flat on a month-on-month basis.
In a significant step towards strengthening aviation security in India's Northeastern region, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday assumed charge of security operations at Lengpui Airport, Mizoram's only domestic airport.
Indian aviation industry's outlook for 2025-26 remains stable, driven by expectations of moderate growth in domestic air passenger traffic and a relatively stable cost environment, according to rating agency ICRA.