In a significant development, aviation regulator DGCA has issued a warning letter to IndiGo for reportedly not adhering to prescribed airfare caps during December 2025.
Published: April 23, 2026 10:02 PM IST
New Delhi: In a matter of big setback for IndiGo airlines, aviation regulator the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a warning letter to India’s largest airline, IndiGo. The DGCA, in its warning letter said that IndiGo, in connection with compliance related to temporary domestic airfare caps imposed by the government in December 2025, the airline’s parent InterGlobe Aviation informed stock exchanges on Thursday. Here are all the details you need to know about what the aviation regulator has said in its letter to the DGCA.
Why has DGCA warned IndiGo airlines over over airfare caps compliance?
According to the exchange filing available on the bourses, the DGCA letter pertains to certain airfares offered during the period when government-imposed fare caps were in force. The aviation regulator has advised the airline to exercise due caution and ensure strict adherence to applicable government orders in the future.
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However, it also noted that IndiGo has already undertaken corrective actions, including refunding excess amounts collected from passengers.
According to the airline, the communication was received on Tuesday, April 21, and it clarified that there is no significant impact on its financials, operations or other activities arising from the matter.
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What IndiGo said on DGCA action against the airline?
The airline further said that all corrective actions, including refunds, have already been completed. It also attributed the delay in disclosure to an internal communication lag in receiving details of the DGCA letter.
How are Shares of IndiGo’s parent performing?
Shares of IndiGo’s parent, InterGlobe Aviation, on Thursday ended more than 1 per cent lower at Rs 4,567.20 apiece on the NSE. The aviation stock has fallen over 20 per cent in the last six months and 10 per cent so far this year. On a one-year basis, it has declined about 18 per cent.
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In addition, the stock of the company touched a 52-week high of Rs 6,232.50 and a 52-week low of Rs 3,895.20
Earlier in the month, the low-cost carrier announced that it would raise fuel charges on both domestic and international flights for all new bookings made from 12.01 a.m. on April 2, due to the sharp increase in aviation fuel prices.
(With inputs from agencies)
