India air freight rises 16% in June as Delhi sustains 1 lakh-tonne cargo run
India handled 364,289 tonnes of air freight in June, led by 19% growth in international cargo. Delhi crossed 100,000 tonnes for a third straight month, while Bengaluru strengthened its position as a southern cargo hub—an indicator of improving capacity for faster retail replenishment and cross-border fulfilment.
India air freight reached a June record, led by 19% international-cargo growth. Delhi exceeded 100,000 tonnes for a third month, while Bengaluru strengthened as southern hub. Rising cargo demand highlights capacity, connectivity and regulatory priorities for retail supply chains.
Why this matters
Following reports that AAI may sell 26% stakes in Delhi and Mumbai airports from FY27, June freight growth highlights sustained cargo throughput at Delhi and expanding southern capacity at Bengaluru.
Omni-channel is accelerating, with theme activity up 193600% QoQ.