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IndiGo Swings to Loss as Fuel Costs Surge Amid Middle East Flare-Up
Fuel costs climbed nearly 86% and total expenses rose faster than revenue, as the airline said West Asia conflict-related volatility hurt profitability.
- On Thursday, IndiGo reported a net loss of Rs 238 crore for the June quarter, marking a sharp reversal from the Rs 2,176.3 crore profit recorded in the same period last year.
- Soaring fuel costs jumped nearly 86% to 108.3 billion rupees, while adverse foreign exchange movements and the West Asia conflict squeezed margins for airlines that do not hedge fuel costs.
- Despite the loss, total income rose 20% to Rs 25,614.1 crore as IndiGo served over 31 million passengers, though total expenses climbed 35.1%, outpacing revenue growth.
- The carrier expects capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres, to remain broadly flat in the July-September quarter, reflecting lower demand and operational uncertainty affecting travel between India and West Asia.
- Former British Airways chief Willie Walsh is set to take over as IndiGo's CEO by August 3, arriving as InterGlobe Aviation navigates mounting cost pressures and geopolitical headwinds.
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IndiGo slips to Rs 238-crore Q1 loss as fuel costs, rupee weakness outweigh revenue growth
InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) reported a consolidated net loss of ₹238 crore for Q1 FY27 due to an 86% surge in fuel costs and West Asia disruptions, despite revenue growing 19.9% to ₹24,584 crore.
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