Adani Group weighs airline launch as it expands India airport footprint
Adani Group is considering starting an airline, according to sources, potentially extending its aviation play beyond eight Indian airports and an $11 billion expansion plan. No final decision has been announced; the group is also seeking looser rules on airport operators owning airline stakes.
Adani Group is considering launching an airline after government outreach, potentially entering India’s IndiGo-Air India dominated aviation market. The airport operator is also seeking dilution of restrictions on airport operators owning stakes in scheduled airlines.
Why this matters
The potential airline follows signals that Adani is expanding its aviation ambitions and seeking rule changes that could permit airport-airline ownership, alongside India's review of rules affecting Adani and GMR.
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