India's Air Passenger Traffic Grows to 202 Million in H1FY26: Growth Projections and Industry Outlook

Nov 12, 2025 08:44 pm CST

India's aviation sector shows resilience with 2.6% year-on-year growth reaching 202 million passengers in H1FY26. Despite challenges including cross-border tensions and aircraft availability issues, the outlook remains positive with projected 430 million passengers for FY26, supported by airport expansions, new greenfield facilities, and robust demand from India's growing middle class.