Adani explores minority stakes in regional airlines to strengthen airport connectivity

Adani Group is evaluating non-controlling investments in regional carriers to improve connectivity across its eight Indian airports, while ruling out plans to launch an airline. The group is also seeking flexibility beyond the current 10% ownership cap for airport operators.

— Filed Thu, 30 Jul, 2026, 18:45 IST · Source Mint · Updated

Adani Group is exploring non-controlling stakes in regional airlines to improve connectivity at its airports, while denying plans to launch an airline. The airport operator seeks regulatory flexibility beyond the current 10% ownership cap for airport operators.

Why this matters

The move extends Adani Group's recent focus on regional aviation: it has ruled out an airline launch while airport revenue rose 39% in Q1 and has backed regional aviation to increase airport utilisation.

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