Indian airlines witnessed a notable uptick in passenger traffic in June, with the sector showing signs of continued recovery and growth. The latest data reveals interesting shifts in market dynamics among major carriers.

Passenger Growth and Market Share

Indian airlines transported 1.36 crore passengers in June, marking a 3.00% increase from 1.32 crore passengers in May. This growth is particularly significant when compared to the same period last year, indicating a positive trend in the aviation sector.

Interglobe Aviation , operating as IndiGo, the market leader, experienced a marginal decline in its market share, moving from 64.60% in May to 64.50% in June. Despite this slight dip, the airline continues to dominate the Indian aviation market.

In contrast, the Air India Group saw an increase in its market share, rising from 26.50% in May to 27.10% in June. This growth suggests potential gains in the group's competitive position.

Akasa Air maintained its market share at 5.30%, showing stability in its operations. However, SpiceJet faced challenges, with its market share dropping from 2.40% in May to 1.90% in June.

Year-to-Date Performance

The first half of the year has shown promising results for the Indian aviation sector. From January to June, domestic airlines carried 851.74 lakh passengers, compared to 793.48 lakh in the corresponding period last year. This represents a substantial 7.34% annual growth, indicating a robust recovery in air travel demand.

Operational Challenges

While the sector shows growth, airlines continue to face operational challenges:

• The flight cancellation rate in June stood at 0.93%.
• Technical issues were the primary reason for cancellations, accounting for 37.00% of all cases.
• Operational reasons and weather conditions followed, responsible for 25.00% and 22.40% of cancellations respectively.

Passenger Impact and Compensation

The disruptions in June had significant impacts on passengers and airline finances:

• Flight delays affected 1,20,023 passengers.
• Airlines spent Rs 1.68 crore on passenger facilitation due to delays.
• Cancellations impacted 33,333 passengers.
• Carriers paid Rs 72.40 lakh in compensation for cancellations.

These figures highlight the ongoing challenges in maintaining smooth operations and the financial implications for airlines in managing disruptions.

As the Indian aviation sector continues to grow, the coming months will be crucial in determining whether airlines can maintain this growth trajectory while improving operational efficiency and market positions.

Interglobe Aviation Limited, the parent company of IndiGo, India's largest airline by market share, has announced that it will review its first quarter results for the fiscal year 2026 on July 30, 2025. The company is set to present its quarterly financial performance during this scheduled review, offering investors and analysts insights into its operations and financial health.

Board Meeting and Financial Results

IndiGo has informed the stock exchanges that a meeting of its Board of Directors is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The primary agenda of this meeting is to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results of the company for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Earnings Call Details

Following the results announcement, IndiGo will conduct a 60-minute conference call at 17:00 hours IST on the same day. This call will be open to investors and analysts from all regions, providing an opportunity for the senior management to discuss the company's performance and address questions from participants.

Key Information for Investors and Analysts

• Results Availability: The financial results will be made available around 16:00 hours IST on July 30, 2025, on the company's website ( www.goindigo.in ) as well as on the stock exchange websites ( www.nseindia.com and www.bseindia.com ).
• Conference Call Timing:
  • 17:00 hours IST
  • 19:30 hours HKT
  • 11:30 hours UTC
  • 07:30 hours ET
• Pre-registration: Interested parties can pre-register for the call to receive unique dial-in details.
• Dial-in Numbers:

Trading Window

In compliance with SEBI regulations and the company's Code on Prevention of Insider Trading, IndiGo has also announced that the trading window for dealing in the company's securities will reopen 48 hours after the declaration of the financial results.

This quarterly results announcement is expected to provide valuable insights into IndiGo's performance amidst the evolving aviation landscape. Investors and market watchers will be keen to analyze the company's financial metrics, operational efficiency, and strategic initiatives as it navigates the competitive airline industry.

For further information or to participate in the earnings call, interested parties are encouraged to contact IndiGo's investor relations team at investor.relations@goindigo.in .