airline profitability
IndiGo: India's Only Profitable Major Airline Amid Aviation Sector Losses
Dec 11, 2025 10:00 pm CST
Despite growing passenger demand, IndiGo stands as India's only major profitable airline with earnings of Rs 7,253 crore in 2024-25, while competitors like Air India and SpiceJet continue to report significant losses. The recent operational crisis at IndiGo has highlighted the financial vulnerabilities across India's aviation sector, creating challenges for passengers facing cancellations, delays, and rising fares.
Moody's Downgrades IndiGo's Outlook: Financial Damage Expected Following Regulatory Planning Failures
Dec 08, 2025 09:26 pm CST
Moody's Ratings has classified IndiGo's widespread flight disruptions as "credit negative," highlighting serious planning failures regarding aviation regulations communicated over a year in advance. The crisis has resulted in over 1,600 flight cancellations, with potential significant financial damage expected from revenue losses, customer compensation, and possible regulatory penalties. Despite receiving temporary DGCA exemptions until February 2026, IndiGo faces downgraded human capital ratings, reputational damage, and profitability challenges in fiscal year 2026, though its fundamental Baa3 rating remains intact due to its dominant market position and India's strong aviation growth potential.