Aviation Stocks Soar: IndiGo Share Price Sees Sharpest Single-Day Surge in Almost 2 Years as India-Pakistan Tensions Ease

Aviation-linked stocks rallied sharply on Monday following a significant geopolitical development—India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. This breakthrough eased market concerns and revived investor sentiment, particularly in sectors directly impacted by airspace restrictions.

Shares of InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) jumped 8.34% to ₹5,530 on the NSE by 12:01 PM, marking its sharpest single-day gain in nearly 2 years. SpiceJet followed suit, rising 7.20% to ₹46.30 on the BSE. In contrast, the benchmark BSE Sensex gained 2.96%, trading at 81,731.

Delhi Airport Maintains Normalcy Amid Heightened Caution

On Sunday, Delhi International Airport confirmed that operations were proceeding as normal. However, an official advisory was issued cautioning passengers about potential delays.

The advisory highlighted that "evolving airspace conditions" and "enhanced security protocols" mandated by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security might lead to schedule changes and longer security screening times.

Travellers were advised to:

• Arrive early to accommodate security checks,
• Monitor updates from their airlines, and
• Adhere to luggage and check-in guidelines.

Temporary Flight Suspensions Across Multiple States

Last week, prior to the ceasefire, rising border tensions had prompted aviation authorities to temporarily suspend operations at numerous airports. The Airports Authority of India (AAI), in coordination with other regulators, issued Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).

These suspensions, effective from May 9 to May 15, were cited as “operational necessities” by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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States and Airports Impacted by the Suspension

The airports affected spanned several northern and western Indian states:

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

• Leh, Thoise, Jammu, Srinagar, Awantipora

Punjab

• Adampur, Amritsar, Bathinda, Halwara, Ludhiana, Patiala, Pathankot

Haryana

• Ambala

Himachal Pradesh

• Shimla, Kullu, Gaggal

Chandigarh

• Chandigarh Airport

Rajasthan

• Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Kishangarh, Uttarlai

Gujarat

• Bhuj, Jamnagar, Kandla, Keshod, Mundra, Porbandar, Rajkot, Naliya

Uttar Pradesh

• Hindon, Saharanpur

Conclusion

The ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan appears to have calmed investor nerves, particularly in the aviation sector. While temporary suspensions and advisories remain in place, the sharp rally in aviation stocks underscores the market’s optimism for a return to operational normalcy.

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