Archive · 20 Jan 2026
India's Airport Expansion and Investment Opportunities
India is planning to build many more airports in the next few years.
The government wants to have 350 airports by 2047.
Right now, there are 164 airports, and they plan to build 50 more in the next five years.
This is part of a bigger plan to make India a developed country with better air travel options.
At the same time, the state of Andhra Pradesh is inviting investors to see how easy it is to do business there.
They have good policies for industries like green energy, technology, and logistics.
The government is also working to make sure that these new airports and other projects will help the economy grow and create jobs.
India plans to build 350 airports by 2047, with 50 new airports in the next five years.
Non-aeronautical revenues at Indian airports are growing at 16% annually and account for 40-50% of total income.
GMR Airports expects a 28% CAGR in EBITDA from FY25 to FY28, driven by increased passenger spending.
Three new airports (Navi Mumbai, Noida International, Bhogapuram) are set to open in 2026.
Andhra Pradesh is inviting global investors to explore opportunities in green energy, technology, and logistics.
- Who
- GMR Airports, Adani Enterprises, Indian government, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
- What
- India's airport expansion plans and investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh
- When
- FY25-FY28, 2026 for new airports, 2047 for 350 airports
- Where
- India, with focus on Andhra Pradesh, Navi Mumbai, Noida, Bhogapuram
- Why
- To boost non-aeronautical revenues, attract investments, and enhance regional connectivity
- Non-aeronautical revenue growth
- 16% annually (FY25-FY28)
- Non-aero revenue share
- 40-50% of total airport income
- GMR's EBITDA growth
- 28% CAGR (FY25-FY28)
- Non-aero revenue projection (GMR)
- Rs 2,900 crore (FY25) to Rs 6,300 crore (FY28)
- New airports opening
- 2026 (Navi Mumbai, Noida International, Bhogapuram)
- India's airport traffic growth
- 150 million (FY21) to 412 million (FY25)
- Projected airport traffic (FY28)
- 450 million
- Upcoming privatisation airports
- 11 AAI airports in 5 clusters (Round 3)
- India's airport count
- 74 (2014) to 164 (present)
- India's airport target
- 350 by 2047
- New airports planned
- 50 in the next 5 years
- Aircraft orders
- 1700
