Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Adani Group Seeks to Launch Airline Amid Market Concerns
The Adani Group wants to start an airline to make the market more competitive and connect smaller cities better.
They asked the government to change rules that stop airport operators from owning big parts of airlines.
IndiGo, a big airline, says this could cause problems because airport operators might get unfair advantages.
The government is looking at the idea but needs to approve it, and other airlines might not like it.
Adani Group seeks to launch an airline to reduce market concentration and improve regional connectivity.
Adani approached the government to waive a clause barring Mumbai Airport operator from owning more than 10% stake in a scheduled airline.
IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia warns of potential conflict of interest and harm to consumers.
Government is examining the proposal, which requires Cabinet approval and may face opposition from existing airlines.
Adani is willing to implement governance safeguards and non-discriminatory access for all airlines.
- Who
- Adani Group, IndiGo
- What
- Adani Group seeks to launch an airline, faces criticism from IndiGo
- When
- June 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce market concentration and improve regional connectivity
Adani Group's Perspective
IndiGo's Perspective
Market Competition
Adani Group's Perspective
Adani argues that launching an airline will reduce market concentration and improve regional connectivity.
IndiGo's Perspective
IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia warns that it could create a conflict of interest and harm consumers.
Regulatory Concerns
Adani Group's Perspective
Adani is willing to implement governance safeguards and non-discriminatory access for all airlines.
IndiGo's Perspective
Bhatia highlights the lack of global precedent and potential unfair advantages in infrastructure access and slot allocation.
- Company
- Adani Group
- CEO
- Arun Bansal
- Market Share
- IndiGo and Air India control nearly 90% of the domestic market
- Proposed Changes
- Waiver of clause barring Mumbai Airport operator from owning more than 10% stake in a scheduled airline
- Government Response
- Proposal under examination; requires Cabinet approval
- Criticism
- IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia raises conflict-of-interest concerns