InterGlobe Aviation , the parent company of IndiGo, received a warning letter from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on July 8, 2026, regarding cargo spillage and deviations from standard operating procedures (SOPs). The regulatory action follows an incident in January 2026 where spillage was detected on the ground after a flight's arrival. The DGCA's audit identified non-compliance with certain provisions under the Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2026, prompting the watchdog to issue a formal notice to the carrier.

Regulatory Action and Findings

The warning letter highlights specific operational lapses, including the spillage incident and subsequent audit findings related to dangerous goods handling. The following table summarises the key details of the communication:

Corrective Measures and Disclosure

In response to the DGCA's directive, InterGlobe Aviation is required to submit an action taken report detailing the corrective measures implemented to address the identified compliance gaps. The company confirmed that the regulatory communication does not have a significant impact on its financials, operations, or other activities. The disclosure was submitted to the exchanges on July 10, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

InterGlobe Aviation has appointed Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi as the Group Head – HR in the role of Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 20, 2026. This leadership change follows the resignation of Sukhjot S. Pasricha, who will be relieved from his duties as Chief Human Resources Officer effective close of business hours on July 19, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors to ensure continuity in the airline's human resources operations.

The transition was disclosed to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015. The outgoing CHRO, Sukhjot S. Pasricha, served the company for a total tenure of 8.5 years. In his resignation letter addressed to Managing Director Rahul Bhatia, Pasricha expressed gratitude for the opportunities and confirmed his commitment to a smooth transition before his departure on July 19, 2026.

Profile of the Appointee

Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi is a seasoned HR leader with over 34 years of experience in building high-performing organisations. He has provided strategic and operational leadership across the human resources function, driving transformative initiatives in talent management, leadership development, and organisational effectiveness.

Prior to this appointment, Bakshi served as Group Head – Human Resources at InterGlobe Enterprises. His career includes leadership roles at IndiGo, Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, Bharti Airtel, Usha India Ltd., and HMT Ltd. He holds a postgraduate qualification in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from XLRI, Jamshedpur, and a post-graduation in Physics.

Key Management Changes

The following table summarizes the changes in the senior management personnel: