IndiGo Reports Larger-Than-Expected Losses in Last Quarter
InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of Indian airline IndiGo, reported a loss of 25.8 billion rupees ($291 million) for the quarter ended September 30, according to a stock exchange filing. This figure significantly exceeded market expectations, which had projected a loss of 14.32 billion rupees. In the same period last year, the company had recorded a loss of 9.9 billion rupees.
Revenue Rises, But Proves Insufficient Against Surging Costs
Despite the negative result, IndiGo’s revenue grew by 9.4%, reaching 185.6 billion rupees, surpassing analysts’ estimates. However, total costs surged by 18%, standing at 220.8 billion rupees. This increase occurred despite a 9.8% reduction in fuel costs, highlighting operational pressures in other areas.
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Factors Affecting Performance
IndiGo’s performance reflects the persistent challenges in the Indian aviation sector, where the company maintains over a 60% share of the domestic market. Furthermore, industry seat capacity was affected by the widespread impact of an accident involving an Air India-operated Boeing 787 Dreamliner on June 12. This incident triggered a sector-wide regulatory audit, intensifying the effects of a traditionally weak quarter.
The results underscore the difficulties IndiGo faces in a complex operational environment, where revenue growth fails to offset rising costs. The combination of regulatory, seasonal, and structural factors poses significant challenges for the airline in the coming months.
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