Air India’s turnaround will take 5–10 years, says N Chandrasekaran
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran says Air India’s rebuild hinges on fleet renewal, service upgrades, technology and talent. Air India reported FY26 revenue of ₹71,870 crore and a ₹15,367.75 crore loss, while Air India Express lost ₹6,767.29 crore.
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said Air India’s turnaround will require 5-10 years of fleet renewal, service, technology and talent investments. The carrier’s FY26 revenue fell to ₹71,870 crore while Air India and Air India Express recorded combined losses exceeding ₹22,000 crore.
Why this matters
The long rebuild outlook follows Air India’s Delhi hub expansion plans, its Tourism Ministry partnership to promote Incredible India, and its FY28 target for wide-body revamp gains.
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