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Net Loss for Q4:INR25.4 billion.
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Net Loss for FY 2026:INR23.9 billion.
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Total Income for FY 2026:INR895 million, a growth of 6.4% year-over-year.
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EBITDA for FY 2026:INR231.9 billion with a margin of 87.3%.
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EBITDA for Q4:INR64.4 billion with a margin of 28.7%.
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ASK Growth for FY 2026:9.5%.
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RPK Growth for FY 2026:7.5%.
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Passenger Growth for FY 2026:4%, serving over 123 million passengers.
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Foreign Exchange Loss for Q4:INR48.2 billion.
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Total Cash at Year-End:INR16 billion, with INR362 billion as free cash.
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Fleet Size at Year-End:441 aircraft.
Release Date: May 29, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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InterGlobe Aviation Ltd ( BOM:539448 ) served over 123 million passengers in FY 2026, marking the highest ever for the company.
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The company reported an underlying net profit of INR 75 billion in FY 2026, excluding the impact of foreign exchange and exceptional items.
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InterGlobe Aviation Ltd ( BOM:539448 ) maintained strong liquidity with a total cash of INR 16 billion at the end of the fiscal year.
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The company has been proactive in strengthening its leadership team, appointing Willie Walsh as the new CEO and Aloke Singh as the Chief Strategy Officer.
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InterGlobe Aviation Ltd ( BOM:539448 ) is expanding its international footprint with new destinations and the deployment of A321 XLR aircraft for long-haul routes.
Negative Points
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The company reported a net loss of INR 23.9 billion for the fiscal year 2026, primarily due to foreign exchange losses and exceptional items.
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Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East led to route disruptions and increased jet fuel prices, impacting operations and financial performance.
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The depreciation of the Indian rupee by over 11% against the US dollar significantly affected financial results.
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Operational disruptions in December had a substantial negative impact on the company's performance, leading to a reported loss of INR 25.4 billion in the fourth quarter.
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Capacity growth was lower than planned due to geopolitical tensions, resulting in a 3% increase instead of the anticipated higher growth.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Are you able to fully pass on the cost pressures with the mid-teens yield increase? How are the utilization rates for domestic and international flights? A: Gaurav Negi, CFO: Fuel prices have increased significantly, with domestic fuel costs rising by 25-30% due to government and oil company interventions. International fuel costs remain high. We introduced a fuel charge to offset some costs. While domestic costs have been largely recovered, international costs have not been fully offset. Utilization has been impacted, especially with 160 flights affected by Middle East disruptions. Domestic capacity is prioritized, with international operations ramping back up.
Q: How elastic is the demand given the mid-teen growth in unit revenue? A: Gaurav Negi, CFO: The mid-teen increase is due to a low base effect from last year's weak May. Despite the high increase, demand remains strong, especially in May, which is showing positive results. The increase is a combination of higher yields and load factors.
Q: Are there any changes in the delivery schedule for aircraft given the demand changes? A: Gaurav Negi, CFO: We are focusing on returning damp leases, which are more expensive and less fuel-efficient. We are also considering reducing older technology fleets. There is no shift in the delivery schedule from our order book, but we are dynamically managing fleet planning based on the fuel environment and geopolitical situation.
Q: Can you provide guidance on CASK ex fuel, ex FX trends? A: Gaurav Negi, CFO: We aim to manage costs despite FX impacts and utilization challenges. We anticipate mid- to high-single-digit CASK ex fuel, ex FX increases, but this is subject to change due to volatility. We are focusing on cost efficiency and fleet optimization.
Q: How much of the mid-teens yield increase is due to fuel surcharges versus fare increases? A: Gaurav Negi, CFO: The mid-teens increase includes both yield and load factors. A significant portion is related to fuel surcharges due to increased costs. We are balancing yields and load factors to optimize revenue, but not all cost increases have been absorbed.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
