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    Services·26 Jul 2024
    Management Summary

    IndiGo delivered a solid 14% net margin in Q1 FY25 despite mid-70s AOG headwinds, fuel cost increases, and election-related demand moderation. The quarter was notable for finalizing the OEM compensation agreement, which resulted in a catch-up accrual boosting other operating income. Management signaled major product launches ahead including business class (IndiGoStretch) and loyalty program (BluChip) at the upcoming 18th anniversary celebration, while maintaining early double-digit capacity guidance for FY25.

    Highlights

    8

    • Total income of INR 202 billion (+18% YoY); net profit of INR 27.3 billion (14% margin) - 7th consecutive profitable quarter

    • EBITDAR of INR 58.1 billion (30% margin) vs INR 52.1 billion in Q1 FY24

    • Served ~28 million passengers; PRASK at INR 4.54 (flat YoY); RASK at INR 5.40 (+5.5% YoY) boosted by OEM compensation accruals

    • CASK ex-fuel ex-forex up ~9% YoY to INR 2.60 area driven by AOG-related costs, contractual escalations, and growth investments

    • AOG count range-bound at mid-70s; finalized OEM compensation agreement with true-up of prior quarters in other operating income

    • Fleet at 382 aircraft including 14 finance leases and 18 damp leases; 975+ pending orderbook

    • Free cash of INR 220.9 billion; international ASK share at ~27%

    • Upcoming launches: IndiGo business class, loyalty program BluChip, website/app revamp, hotel bookings, in-flight entertainment testing

    Concerns

    1

    • Persistent AOG groundings at mid-70s with no near-term resolution

    What Changed2

    vs Q2 FY25

    Tone shiftMixed → GoodGuidance items5 → 4 (-1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    13 metrics
    1. 01Total Income₹20,200 Cr+18%YoY
    2. 02Net Profit₹2,729 Cr-11.7%YoY
    3. 03Net Profit Margin13.9%
    4. 04EBITDAR₹5,810 Cr+11.5%YoY
    5. 05EBITDAR Margin30%

    Segment breakdown

    Fleet Composition
    ₹14 Cr Finance Leases₹18 Cr Damp Leases₹975 Cr Pending Orderbook
    List

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capacity
    FY25 ASK Growth
    Early double digits
    		High
    Capacity
    Q2 FY25 ASK Growth
    High single digits YoY
    		High
    Revenue
    Q2 FY25 PRASK
    Stable YoY
    		Medium
    Fleet
    AOG Reduction
    Start reducing towards start of next year
    		Medium

    Risks & concerns

    7
    RiskSeverity

    Persistent AOG groundings at mid-70s with no near-term resolution

    Mid-70s AOGs expected to start reducing only towards start of CY2025. Costly mitigation through damp leases and secondary CEO aircraft. OEM compensation does not fully offset costs. — Both acknowledged

    high

    Broad-based cost inflation across multiple line items

    Fuel CASK +10.5% YoY from higher fuel prices and state VAT increases. Airport charges rising from control period shifts. Maintenance inflation from European/US OEM contracts. Hotel costs for crew rising. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    Demand normalization from exceptional FY24 base

    Q1 impacted by elections and heatwave. FY24 saw 20%+ passenger growth (catch-up demand) which is not sustainable. Management guides FY25 capacity at early double digits vs FY24's much higher growth. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Infrastructure constraints and congestion at major airports

    Delhi T1 canopy collapse forced emergency terminal shift. Airport congestion increasing block times and fuel burn. Noida and Navi Mumbai airports expected but timeline uncertain. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(3)

    • OEM compensation amount details
    • Domestic vs international profit split
    • Direct booking percentage breakdown

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “In Q1 of this year, we finalized the agreement with the OEM. As a result, there is now a firmer number that we have, which is also a catch-up of what we had accrued in Q3 and Q4”

    Q1 other operating income of INR 1,300 crores includes prior quarter catch-up from OEM deal finalization; going forward quarterly compensation will be proportional to actual AOG count

    asked by Amyn Pirani (JPMorgan)

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Solid Q1 Performance Despite Multiple Headwinds

    IndiGo posted INR 2,729 crores net profit at 14% margin, marking 7 consecutive profitable quarters. Total income grew 18% to INR 20,200 crores. EBITDAR of INR 5,810 crores at 30% margin showed operating strength. Performance was achieved despite mid-70s AOGs, 10.5% fuel CASK increase, election-related demand softness, and Delhi T1 canopy collapse.

    02

    OEM Compensation Agreement Finalized with Prior Quarter Catch-Up

    IndiGo finalized customized compensation agreement with Pratt & Whitney for AOG-related spare engine unavailability. Q1 other operating income included true-up of Q3/Q4 FY24 accruals at higher negotiated rates, explaining the INR 1,300 crores figure vs INR 500 crores in prior quarters. Going forward⏳, accruals will be proportional to actual AOG count. Compensation allocated to other operating income and maintenance line items.

    03

    Fleet Diversification with Finance Leases and GIFT City Entity

    IndiGo inducted 15 aircraft in Q1 including 8 from original orderbook and 7 mitigation aircraft (damp/secondary leases). Fleet stood at 382 with 14 finance leases offering higher initial depreciation but asset ownership at lease end. GIFT City captive leasing entity started financing aircraft. Plans to add 6 Qatar Airways aircraft for Doha route on damp lease.

    04

    Product Evolution: Business Class, Loyalty, and Digital Transformation

    IndiGo announced multiple strategic initiatives ahead of 18th anniversary: tailor-made business class for metro routes, BluChip loyalty program launching October, website/app revamp with fare calendar and hotel bookings, in-flight entertainment testing on select routes, and IndiGo Ventures (SEBI-approved VC arm with INR 300 crores commitment). These form building blocks of 2030 strategy.

    05

    International Growth Strategy Gaining Momentum

    International ASK share reached 27% with network expanded to 540+ routes. Central Asia destinations (Tashkent, Almaty, Tbilisi) scaling from 3-4 weekly to daily services within one year of launch. New codeshare with Japan Airlines covering 14 Indian cities. XLR deliveries expected in 2025 for southern Europe reach, A350-900 widebodies from 2027. Management confirmed adequate traffic rights for near-term expansion.

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