The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a ₹20 lakh penalty on IndiGo Airlines, citing lapses in using approved simulators for pilot training at Category C aerodromes. These airports, including Leh and Kullu, are considered challenging due to terrain and weather conditions.
In a regulatory filing to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday, IndiGo confirmed receiving the DGCA order dated September 26, 2025. The airline clarified that it is contesting the decision before the appellate authority. IndiGo said the issue arose from an alleged procedural gap and stressed that safety standards remain uncompromised.
The carrier also noted that the fine has no material impact on its financial performance or operations. The company attributed the delay in disclosure to internal communication delays and called it unintentional.
IndiGo remains market leader despite penalty
Despite the penalty, IndiGo continues to dominate India’s aviation market. According to DGCA’s August traffic report, the airline carried 83.14 lakh passengers in the month, maintaining a 64.2% market share.
However, domestic air traffic saw a slight month-on-month dip of 1.4% in August, even as year-on-year passenger numbers rose nearly 5%. Between January and August 2025, Indian airlines flew over 1107 lakh passengers, compared to 1054 lakh in the same period last year.
IndiGo, operated by InterGlobe Aviation, remains India’s largest airline and a key player in the sector’s post-pandemic recovery.
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