Air India defers pay hikes by a quarter, rules out layoffs as FY26 loss seen doubling to Rs 22,000 cr
Tata-owned carrier orders 'relentless' cost focus across its 24,000-strong workforce after ATF prices jumped 2.5-3x and West Asia airspace disruptions hit operations. Increments pushed back one quarter; no job cuts planned despite projected FY26 loss doubling to Rs 22,000 crore.
Tata-owned Air India defers annual increments by a quarter, rules out layoffs, and orders relentless cost cuts as FY26 losses are projected to double to Rs 22,000 crore amid West Asia airspace disruption, rupee fall, and ATF spike.