InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) posted its highest-ever fourth-quarter net profit for the period ended March 31, 2025.
The airline reported a net profit of ₹30,675 million, up from ₹18,948 million in the same quarter last year. Operational revenue rose 24.3% YoY to ₹221,519 million, reflecting sustained demand for air travel. Passenger volume climbed 19.6% to 31.9 million, while capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs), grew 21% to 42.1 billion. The load factor improved by 1.1 percentage points to 87.4%, and yield rose 2.4% to ₹5.32.
Cost-efficiency measures also showed positive results, with fuel CASK declining by 6.6% to ₹1.60. EBITDAR surged to ₹69,482 million, up from ₹44,123 million, resulting in a margin improvement from 24.8% to 31.4%.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, IndiGo maintained robust performance with a net profit of ₹72,584 million, although slightly down from ₹81,725 million in FY24. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange loss, the net profit stood at ₹88,676 million—nearly flat YoY compared to ₹88,897 million in FY24.
Annual operational revenue increased by 17.3% to ₹808,029 million, supported by a 13.1% rise in capacity and an 11.1% growth in passenger traffic.
The airline also reported a marginal increase in yield to ₹5.15 and maintained a healthy load factor at 86%. EBITDAR for the year rose to ₹212,520 million with a 26.3% margin, reflecting improved cost controls and better asset utilisation.
However, CASK excluding fuel rose 12.5% to ₹3.00, indicating increased operational costs outside of fuel.
As of March 31, 2025, IndiGo held a total cash balance of ₹4,81,705 million, including ₹3,31,531 million in free cash. Its total debt stood at ₹6,68,098 million, inclusive of ₹4,79,801 million in capitalised operating lease liabilities.
Reflecting its sound financial standing, IndiGo received its first-ever international investment-grade credit rating from Moody’s.
Demonstrating confidence in its performance and future growth, IndiGo has proposed a ₹10 per share dividend, subject to shareholder approval. For Q1 FY26, the airline expects mid-teen growth in ASKs, signalling continued expansion.
On May 21, 2025, IndiGo share price opened at ₹5,461.00 and closed at ₹5,456.50, up by 0.27%. The stock price touched its day’s high at ₹5,482.50.
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IndiGo’s record Q4 profit, annual results, healthy cash reserves, and international credit rating highlight its resilience and leadership in the aviation sector.
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Published on: May 22, 2025, 8:38 AM IST
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