DIAL's FY26 turnaround is built on retail and F&B, not flights. Non-aero now drives 81% of net income, with retail up 9% and F&B up 18% even as air traffic slipped 1%. Spend per passenger reached ₹1,063, validating GMR's 'mall in an airport' play ahead of Aerocity expansion.

Mint · Industry · 5/29/2026, 11:29:48 AM

Bangalore International Airport handed Rs 16 crore to KSIIDC — its first payout in seven years after ploughing profits into capacity. The shift from build-mode to distribute-mode flags that Kempegowda's passenger throughput and concession revenues have crossed an inflection, a tailwind for airport-retail brands across F&B, duty-free and travel.

ET Small Business · 5/25/2026, 12:21:20 PM

Delhi IGIA traffic dip is transfer-heavy and short-term, GMR says, projecting 7.9 crore FY26 pax against 10.5 crore capacity. Operator is doubling down with a 1 crore sq ft cargo city (FedEx onboard), automated people mover, and dismisses Noida airport threat citing lower tariffs.

ET Small Business · 5/24/2026, 12:55:58 PM