Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL)
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Partha Pratim Sharma 10323@Delhi
Cochin International Airport Limited has reported its highest-ever annual financial performance, registering a record profit of ₹500 crore, for the first time in the company’s history.The Board of Directors, meeting for the first time under the chairmanship of Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, approved a series of strategic initiatives, most notably CIAL’s entry into the airport consultancy business, aimed at leveraging the country’s rapidly expanding aviation infrastructure sector. The Board recommended a dividend of 55 per cent for shareholders for the financial year 2025-26, said a press release.For the financial year ended March 31, CIAL reported a total revenue of ₹1,220 crore, registering a 6.6 per cent growth. Net profit increased from ₹499 crore in the previous financial year to ₹502 crore.A key decision taken by the Board was to diversify into the airport consultancy segment, positioning CIAL to capitalize on the projected expansion of India’s aviation infrastructure. With investments exceeding ₹50,000 crore expected in the country’s airport sector over the next decade, the company intends to offer specialized consultancy services to airports across India.The proposed consultancy portfolio will encompass airport master planning, runway development, cargo infrastructure, ground handling services, duty-free operations, commercial development and real estate management, drawing upon CIAL’s operational and development expertise built over the years.CIAL handled 1,14,42,583 passengers during the 2025-26 financial year, while recording 73,134 aircraft movements. The airport also retained its distinction of handling more than one crore passengers for the fourth consecutive financial year, underlining sustained traffic growth despite a challenging aviation environment.Published on August 10, 2026
