Adani denies airline plans as India weighs airport-operator rule change
Adani Group has denied plans to launch a carrier as India considers easing rules that cap Delhi and Mumbai airport operators’ stakes in scheduled airlines at 10%. Any change remains subject to legal review and Cabinet approval.
Adani Group denied plans to launch an airline, despite reports it is seeking eased cross-holding rules for airport operators. India is considering allowing airport operators such as Adani and GMR to run carriers, a move IndiGo says could create conflicts of interest.
Why this matters
The denial reinforces Adani Group’s recent position that it is not pursuing an airline, while its airport strategy focuses on expansion and $2bn+ retail, hotel and office development across six airports.
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