Interglobe Aviation Ltd Company Summary

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd is the parent company of IndiGo. The entity was supplied with its first aircraft in 2006 and began commercial operations the same year, marked the beginning of one of the largest airline success stories ever witnessed in India.

Company Overview

IndiGo expanded at a high rate by maintaining a low-cost carrier strategy and keeping a high fleet utilisation rate. It has been expanding over the years by making large-scale aircraft orders, conducting aggressive domestic expansion of its network, and developing an expanding international presence. As of November 2025, the company’s headquarters is located in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

Founding & Evolution

With a fleet of more than 400 aircraft and growing, InterGlobe Aviation has made such a strong presence with the aim of affordable travel and strategic partnerships. Here’s a quick look at the airliner’s establishment, leadership and partnerships.

• History: Indigo was founded in 2004 and began operations in August 2006.
• Year of Listing: InterGlobe Aviation Ltd was listed in November 2015 on the Indian stock markets.
• Leadership: InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, led by CEO Pieter Elbers.
• Strategic Partnerships & Acquisitions: The company maintains long-term contracts with Airbus to acquire aircraft and other service providers around the world to offer services in the field of engineering, training and ground services.

Scale and Presence

IndiGo is one of the largest fleets of InterGlobe Aviation operating in Asia. The airline has a high presence in India and major international routes through the use of fuel-efficient aircraft, effective route planning and powerful schedule management.

The strongest pillars of InterGloble Aviation are its fleet capacity. With this approach, here’s how the company has served millions of passengers:

• Has a large fleet comprising Airbus A320ceo, A320neo, A321neo and ATR 72 aircraft.
• Extensive connectivity across metros, tier-II and tier-III cities.
• Operations across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe and nearby regional hubs.
• Interglobe Aviation has about 41,000 employees.
• InterGlobe Aviation have several hubs in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata, among other strategic airports.
• IndiGo caters to the flight needs of millions of passengers annually, and the population of business travellers, leisure flyers and connecting international passengers is well represented.

Business Segments

The operations of InterGlobe Aviation are based on the core airline services plus the related verticals that would enhance efficiency and customer experience. Let’s have a closer look at a few of them:

• Passenger Airline Services is the central business segment that comprises domestic and international passenger flights under the brand IndiGo.
• IndiGo operates a dynamic cargo business by optimising the use of belly space and specific operations that deal with domestic and international deliveries.
• Training & Engineering Support with training centres, simulators and engineering to keep the fleet standards and operational stability.
• Collaborating with international airlines boosts international connectivity and facilitates transfers of passengers.

Leadership Team

Top Mutual Funds Invested in InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (As on 31st October 2025)