Government weighs easing airport-airline ownership caps, opening path for Adani and GMR
India is considering changes to rules limiting airline ownership by Delhi and Mumbai airport operators. A revision could let Adani Group and GMR Airports launch or invest in carriers, subject to legal clearance, Cabinet approval and safeguards against preferential access to airport slots and facilities.
India is considering easing rules that limit Delhi and Mumbai airport operators’ airline ownership, potentially enabling Adani Group and GMR Airports to launch or invest in carriers. The proposal could reshape airport-airline competition, subject to safeguards against preferential access to slots and facilities.
Why this matters
The move extends recent signals that India may let Adani and GMR launch airlines, run carriers and challenge the domestic duopoly.
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