GMR Airports Limited has released its monthly traffic data for November 2025, showcasing robust passenger growth across its airport portfolio. The company served 79 million passengers in the year-to-date period ending November 2025, demonstrating resilient performance in the aviation sector.

November 2025 Traffic Performance

The airport operator reported strong passenger traffic across its key airports, with overall growth momentum continuing in November 2025.

Delhi Airport Achieves Record Performance

Delhi Airport emerged as the standout performer, handling 7.3 million passengers in November 2025, marking its highest-ever monthly passenger count. The airport recorded significant milestones with domestic passengers reaching 5.4 million and international passengers at 1.9 million.

The airport achieved its highest-ever single day passenger traffic of 253,000 on November 30, 2025, and recorded the highest-ever single day aircraft movements of 1,392 on November 17, 2025.

Hyderabad Airport Maintains Growth Trajectory

Hyderabad Airport continued its upward trajectory with 2.7 million passengers in November 2025, representing a 6.8% year-on-year increase. The airport has consistently handled over 2.5 million passengers monthly since October 2024.

Operational Highlights and Connectivity Expansion

GMR Airports achieved several operational milestones during November 2025. Delhi Airport now connects to 158 destinations worldwide, while Hyderabad Airport serves 99 destinations globally. The company has been expanding route connectivity with new international destinations including Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Manchester.

Mopa (Goa) Airport reported its highest monthly passenger count for the year-to-date period, handling 492,844 passengers with a strong 14.1% year-on-year growth, driven primarily by domestic traffic growth of 16.5%.

A recent ruling by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) could potentially result in a significant increase in user fees at Delhi Airport, operated by GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd . This decision comes in light of a substantial ₹50,000 crore shortfall faced by the airport.

Impact on Airport Users and GMR Airports

The TDSAT ruling is expected to have far-reaching consequences:

1. User Fee Hike: Passengers and other airport users may face substantially higher charges when using Delhi Airport's facilities.

2. Revenue Recovery: The decision is likely to affect GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd's revenue recovery mechanism at one of India's busiest airports.

3. Financial Implications: The ruling addresses a massive shortfall of ₹50,000 crore, highlighting the financial challenges faced by the airport operator.

Potential Consequences

While the exact details of the fee increase are yet to be determined, the ruling's implications could be significant:

• Passenger Costs: Travelers might see a notable rise in various airport charges, potentially impacting ticket prices.
• Airline Operations: Airlines operating at Delhi Airport may need to adjust their pricing strategies to accommodate the increased fees.
• Airport Development: The additional revenue could potentially be used for infrastructure improvements and expansion projects at the airport.

It's important to note that the implementation details and timeline for these changes are yet to be announced. Stakeholders, including passengers, airlines, and airport authorities, will be closely watching how this ruling unfolds and its impact on Delhi Airport's operations and user experience.

As one of India's busiest airports, any significant change in fees at Delhi Airport could have ripple effects across the country's aviation sector. The coming weeks may provide more clarity on how GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd plans to address this ruling and manage the substantial financial shortfall.