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Indigo's FY26 Loss: ₹2,394 Crore Plunge
29 Jul
Summary
- Indigo reported a ₹2,394 crore net loss in FY26, a significant drop from profit.
- Former CEO received ₹69.5 crore compensation including substantial stock options.
- New labor codes and operational disruptions contributed ₹1,716 crore to costs.

InterGlobe Aviation, operating as Indigo, reported a significant net loss of ₹2,394 crore for the fiscal year 2026. This marks a considerable downturn from the ₹7,258 crore profit recorded in the preceding fiscal year.
The financial results were impacted by several factors, including an additional ₹1,139 crore expense attributed to the implementation of India's new labour codes. Operational disruptions, which led to flight cancellations, further contributed ₹577 crore to the year's costs.
During this period, Pieter Elbers, who concluded his tenure as Chief Executive Officer on March 10, 2026, received a total remuneration of ₹69.5 crore. Stock options constituted approximately 61% of this amount, totaling ₹43 crore, while his annual salary was ₹14 crore.
Revenue from operations experienced a 5% year-on-year increase, reaching ₹84,962 crore in FY26. Employee expenses, representing about 10% of the total revenue, saw an 11% rise, amounting to ₹8,272 crore.
As of March 31, 2026, InterGlobe Aviation maintained a workforce of 41,907 permanent employees, with women comprising over 46% of this total, and 17.3% holding leadership roles.