Archive · 17 Sep 2025
IndiGo Appoints Amitabh Kant as Additional Director
IndiGo has appointed Amitabh Kant as an additional director.
This follows security clearance from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, which was received on September 15, 2025.
Kant, who previously held roles as CEO of Niti Aayog and India's G20 Sherpa, will take on this new position.
This appointment was announced after approvals were secured, allowing Kant to contribute to the company's board.
Amitabh Kant has been appointed as an additional director on IndiGo's board.
The appointment is effective from September 15, 2025.
The appointment follows the receipt of security clearance.
Kant previously served as the CEO of Niti Aayog and India's G20 Sherpa.
Kant will serve as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director.
- Who
- Amitabh Kant
- What
- Appointment as additional director
- When
- September 15, 2025
- Where
- IndiGo board
- Why
- Following security clearance from the Ministry of Civil Aviation
- Company
- IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)
- New Role
- Additional Director
- Appointee
- Amitabh Kant
- Effective Date
- September 15, 2025
- Clearance Source
- Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)
- Prior Role
- Former Niti Aayog CEO and India's G20 Sherpa
- Director Type
- Non-Executive Non-Independent
