IndiGo Q3 profit plunges 78 pc to Rs 549.1 crore

IndiGo, which faced major flight disruptions in early December 2025, reported a sharp fall in quarterly profit on Thursday. The airline posted a 78% decline in net profit , earning ₹549.1 crore for the three months ended December 2025, compared to ₹2,448.8 crore in the same period last year, according to a regulatory filing. Despite the fall in profit, IndiGo’s total income rose to ₹24,540.6 crore , higher than ₹22,992.8 crore recorded in the year-ago quarter, indicating that demand and revenue remained strong.

The profit drop was largely attributed to the operational disruption that led to widespread cancellations and delays, which hit the airline financially. Reports said IndiGo faced an estimated ₹577 crore impact due to the December chaos, including refunds, rebookings, and disruption-handling costs. In addition, the airline also made higher provisions linked to labour code implementation, including expenses such as gratuity and leave encashment , which added pressure on quarterly profitability.

Following the disruption episode, India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stepped in and curtailed IndiGo’s winter schedule by 10% until February 10, 2026 , as a corrective measure to stabilise operations and improve reliability. The episode drew significant attention as IndiGo is India’s largest airline, and the regulator’s action signalled concerns over operational planning and execution during the peak winter travel season.