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India\u2019s<\/strong> largest carrier, IndiGo (owned by InterGlobe Aviation), reported a net <\/strong>loss of INR 25.4 bn (USD 270 mn) for 4Q FY 2026 (which ended on 31 March), while revenue rose marginally to INR 224.3 bn (USD 2.3 bn)<\/strong>, as per its earnings release<\/a>. The low-cost carrier missed projections<\/a> for a gain of INR 18.7 bn (USD 200 mn) as a weaker INR and high jet fuel prices hiked<\/a> up the company\u2019s \u2060expenses by 31% y-o-y. <\/p>\n

What is driving the loss:<\/strong> IndiGo\u2019s largest drag came from FX movements \u2014 booking a forex loss of INR 48.2 bn (USD 510 mn), compared with a gain of INR 1.4 bn (USD 14.7 mn) a year earlier. The currency weakened by more than 5% against the USD during the quarter. The firm also saw a one-off expense of INR 2.5 bn (USD 30 mn) tied to India's new labor code<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why it matters:<\/strong> Earnings are under pressure in the aftermath of growing pressure on Indian airlines from elevated fuel costs<\/a>, a weaker currency, and operational disruptions. Industry executives have warned<\/a> that FY 2027 could prove loss-making for the sector, contingent on external factors, including fuel prices and exchange rates.<\/p>\n

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Fuel hedging back on the table<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will be putting our minds to start looking at whether fuel hedging is another option<\/strong>, given what we\u2019ve experienced in the last three months,\u201d IndiGo\u2019s Chief Financial Officer Gaurav Negi said in an earnings call. <\/p>\n

Growth slows as volatility spikes: <\/strong>The airline forecasts capacity growth of 3-4% in 1Q FY 2027, compared with 16.4% a year earlier. IndiGo has approved a plan to prepay up to USD 450 mn in lease obligations to support aircraft, engine, and spare parts acquisitions as it continues fleet expansion despite a challenging operating environment.<\/p>\n

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Airlines cut capacity as fuel costs bite<\/p>\n

MEANWHILE- IndiGo has cut 7-10% of scheduled domestic flights<\/strong>, while its rival Air India has reduced planned services by 22% for June and July amid heavy losses, Reuters<\/a> reports, citing unnamed sources. The pullback by India\u2019s two largest airlines, which together account for roughly 90% of India\u2019s domestic passenger traffic, is likely to tighten seat availability and keep fares elevated during the peak summer travel season. <\/p>\n

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