Indian Airlines Report $576 Million Losses, Despite Growth In Demand

Indian airlines posted a loss of nearly INR 53 billion ($576 million) in the 2024-25 financial year, as per information shared by the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday. This was a near fivefold increase in losses from the 2023-24 financial year, when airlines reported losses of INR 9.2 billion ($100.8 million).

The losses came despite a 7.7% growth in domestic air passenger traffic during 2024-25.

Indian Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol attributed the losses to multiple factors, such as: “seat occupancy, fuel costs, aircraft capacity, seasonal fluctuations and other relevant factors.”

In another statement, the minister elaborated on the drivers of loss: “Domestic airlines face financial challenges such as volatility in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, exchange rate fluctuations, high operating costs, competitive pricing pressures and supply chain constraints affecting aircraft availability.”

The ministry