India weighs easing airport-airline ownership rules, opening runway for Adani and GMR

The government is considering relaxing cross-ownership curbs that limit airport operators’ airline stakes to 10%. If cleared after legal vetting and Cabinet approval, the move could let Adani Group and GMR Airports launch, acquire or partner with airlines, reshaping competition in a market dominated by IndiGo and Air India.

— Filed Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 21:02 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

India is considering easing airport-airline cross-ownership limits, potentially allowing Adani Group and GMR Airports to launch, acquire or partner with airlines. The move aims to attract stronger airline investors and increase competition against IndiGo and Air India.

Why this matters

The proposal extends recent signals that India may let Adani and GMR launch airlines and ease airport-airline ownership caps, potentially challenging the IndiGo-Air India domestic duopoly.

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