Adani Group has requested a rule amendment to bypass restrictions on airport operators owning stakes in airlines, aiming to challenge the IndiGo-Air India duopoly.
The move could allow Adani to start an airline
Jul 23, 2026
03:24 pm
What's the storyThe Adani Group has approached the Indian government for a change in an existing rule that prohibits Delhi and Mumbai airport operators from holding more than 10% stake in a scheduled airline.
The move, if approved, could allow the conglomerate to enter the airline business and take on IndiGo and Air India's duopoly in India's aviation sector.
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