IndiGo Crisis
The IndiGo chaos reveals the fragility of what was taken as efficiency
India’s No. 1 airline deserves criticism for the disruption it caused, but public scrutiny should be directed at government regulation as well. Public confidence in aviation has been shaken and will take a lot more to rebuild than what we’ve seen so far.
4 min read12 Dec 2025IndiGo stock may not soar on Sensex debut, but it will curb the crash, analysts say
Five market analysts Mint spoke to said a further erosion of the share price is unlikely once the stock joins the Sensex on 22 December, even though the airline expects revenue to fall in the December quarter because of last week’s cancellations.
3 min read12 Dec 2025What the IndiGo fiasco tells us: The role played by the state is being taken over by mega corporations
When switching costs turn prohibitive for consumers, loyalty is the same as captivity. India needs big businesses, no doubt, but we should be able to walk away from them painlessly if we want. We need value-delivering corporations, not monopolies we can’t do without.
3 min read11 Dec 2025DGCA clampdown and flight cuts may deepen IndiGo’s financial hit, analysts warn
Despite a 10% cut in IndiGo's daily flights ordered on Tuesday, the airline may find it challenging to keep costs under control, given that it still needs to hire more pilots, a spot of bother for investors.
4 min read11 Dec 2025From Airbus to bus: Private operators hope to retain travellers as demand rises amid ongoing IndiGo fiasco
Following IndiGo's flight cancellations, bus operators like redBus and Leafybus are seeing a surge in bookings, with redBus reporting a 17% increase. Dynamic pricing has led to a 25% fare rise on high-demand routes as the bus ecosystem adapts to the influx of travelers.
4 min read11 Dec 2025IndiGo crisis: Liberalization is not enough if consumer trust is eroded
Both insurance and aviation touch the daily lives of millions of Indians and require deep infrastructure, robust regulation, and sustained capital to serve a rapidly expanding market. Yet, their journeys since liberalization could not have been more different.
3 min read10 Dec 2025IndiGo stock dips 15%: Is it time for investors to board the flight?
Flight cancellations, pilot shortages, and new duty rules have rattled IndiGo, but lower fuel costs and pricing power may help the airline weather the storm.
2 min read10 Dec 2025Consider antitrust action: IndiGo’s grip must be loosened to keep Indian skies open and fair
IndiGo’s flight cancellation crisis exposed how a single airline’s market power can hold a country hostage. Legal options exist under the Competition Act to address abuse of dominance. Will India pursue them or will ‘open skies’ remain a relic of the past?
4 min read10 Dec 2025IndiGo flight mess disrupts travel plans—but hotels find an unexpected lifeline
What cushioned the impact was that the IndiGo crisis unfolded over a weekend when business travel is typically minimal.
4 min read9 Dec 2025IndiGo courts rival pilots as flight chaos sparks talent war
IndiGo is under scrutiny for mass flight cancellations and is enticing rival airline pilots with bonuses. The government is probing the fiasco, while Air India also recruits pilots. IndiGo plans to hire 900 pilots but faces challenges due to long notice periods and industry competition.
5 min read9 Dec 2025