IndiGo Share Price in Focus; India Proposes Easier Aircraft Leasing Rules

India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed draft regulations aimed at making it easier for airlines to lease aircraft with crew commonly called wet leases. Under the current rules, airlines could only take planes on wet lease in emergency situations, such as unexpected aircraft grounding.

The new proposal changes the language from “only” to “normally”, giving carriers more flexibility in managing fleet shortages.

DGCA Proposes Easier Wet Leasing for Airlines

The proposed changes could particularly benefit IndiGo, India’s largest airline, which currently operates two wet-leased planes from Turkish Airlines to offer international connectivity, including flights to Europe and the United States.

By easing restrictions, the airline can respond faster to capacity constraints and maintain operational continuity.

One-Time Exemptions on Safety Scores

Currently, DGCA regulations require that leased aircraft come from countries with an average industry safety score above 80%. The new draft allows for one-time exemptions, giving regulators discretion to approve leases from carriers that may not meet the threshold under special circumstances.

Industry Reactions and Consultation

The move has sparked debate in the aviation sector with companies arguing that it could divert air traffic and disadvantage India’s aviation sector. The DGCA’s draft rules are open for public consultation until October 28, 2025, allowing stakeholders to provide feedback before finalisation.

InterGlobe Aviation Share Price Performance

 On October 1, 2025, InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) shares opened at ₹5,568.00 and witnessed intraday highs of ₹5,625.50 and lows of ₹5,526.00. The stock closed slightly higher at ₹5,594.50, reflecting a modest gain of ₹7.00 or 0.13% compared to the previous close of ₹5,587.50. The stock’s VWAP for the day stood at ₹5,575.58, indicating stable trading momentum.

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Conclusion

The proposed regulatory changes represent a significant shift in India’s aviation policy, providing airlines with greater flexibility to manage fleet operations, especially during peak seasons or unexpected disruptions. While it may enhance connectivity and ease operational constraints for carriers like IndiGo, industry feedback will likely shape the final framework.

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