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IndiGo CEO Signals Possible Fare Hikes Amid 67% Surge in Fuel Costs
✍️ Times of India
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 05:56 PM
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IndiGo's chief executive Willie Walsh warned that the airline may raise ticket prices as fuel costs jump 67.2% year‑on‑year, after reporting a Rs 1,879.1 crore loss for the September quarter.
IndiGo has announced that it may consider raising fares as fuel prices have surged 67.2 percent year‑on‑year, according to CEO Willie Walsh. The airline’s operating costs have climbed sharply, prompting the management to explore price adjustments.
In the September quarter, IndiGo posted a net loss of Rs 1,879.1 crore, a stark contrast to the profitability it enjoyed in previous periods. The loss reflects the cumulative impact of higher fuel expenses and other operating costs.
Walsh emphasized that any fare increase would be carefully calibrated and would be accompanied by measures to trim expenses and improve operational efficiency. He stressed that the company remains committed to maintaining its cost‑control discipline.
Passengers and industry observers are watching closely, as fare hikes could affect IndiGo’s market share and the broader competitive landscape in India’s low‑cost carrier segment.
In the September quarter, IndiGo posted a net loss of Rs 1,879.1 crore, a stark contrast to the profitability it enjoyed in previous periods. The loss reflects the cumulative impact of higher fuel expenses and other operating costs.
Walsh emphasized that any fare increase would be carefully calibrated and would be accompanied by measures to trim expenses and improve operational efficiency. He stressed that the company remains committed to maintaining its cost‑control discipline.
Passengers and industry observers are watching closely, as fare hikes could affect IndiGo’s market share and the broader competitive landscape in India’s low‑cost carrier segment.