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    InterGlobe Aviation Limited

    INDIGOGood
    Services·21 May 2025
    Management Summary

    IndiGo delivered its strongest-ever Q4 performance with 13.8% net margin, driven by Maha Kumbh demand surge and strong international growth. The airline crossed the USD 10 billion revenue milestone for FY25 while maintaining cost discipline despite AOG challenges. Strategic initiatives including Stretch business class, widebody B787 operations (Delhi-Bangkok launched, Amsterdam and Manchester from July), and investment-grade credit rating position IndiGo for its global aviation ambitions. Management flagged short-term yield pressure from geopolitical disruptions post-April 22 but expressed optimism about recovery.

    Highlights

    8

    • Total income of INR 231 billion for Q4 FY25, net profit of INR 30.7 billion (13.8% margin) vs INR 18.9 billion (10.6% margin) in Q4 FY24

    • Full year FY25 revenue crossed USD 10 billion mark for first time - total income of INR 841 billion, up 18% YoY

    • FY25 net profit of INR 72.6 billion (INR 88.7 billion ex-forex), closely aligned with FY24 performance

    • Served ~32 million passengers in Q4 (+20% YoY), 118.6 million for full year (+11% YoY), international growth 30%+

    • 67 net aircraft additions in FY25; AOGs reduced from mid-70s in Q2 to 40s currently; redelivered 13 damp-leased aircraft

    • Free cash position improved to INR 331.5 billion, up INR 42.5 billion QoQ; received investment-grade Moody's rating

    • Declared final dividend of INR 10/share (first in 5 years); retained earnings turned positive

    • Launched IndiGoStretch (business class) on 5 domestic routes with 16 aircraft; BluChip loyalty program reached 2.9 million sign-ups in 7 months

    Concerns

    1

    • Geopolitical disruption impacting bookings and yields post-April 22

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items5 → 6 (+1)Q&A highlights8 → 3 (-5)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    13

    Periods

    5

    Headline

    1
    • Free Cash
      ₹33,150 Cr

    Q4

    5
    • Total Income
      ₹2.31L Cr
    • Net Profit
      ₹3,068 Cr
      YoY+62.4%
    • Net Profit Margin
      13.8%
    • CASK ex-fuel ex-forex
      ₹2.94
      YoY+2.8%QoQ+1.4%
    • Load Factor
      87.4%

    FY25

    5
    • Total Income
      ₹84,100 Cr
      YoY+18%
    • Net Profit
      ₹7,258 Cr
      YoY-11.2%
    • Net Profit ex-Forex
      ₹8,868 Cr
    • EBITDAR
      ₹21,250 Cr
      YoY+21.2%
    • Passenger Revenue
      ₹69,700 Cr
      YoY+15%

    net additions FY25

    1
    • Fleet Size
      ₹67 Cr

    RASK Q4

    1
    • Unit Revenue
      ₹5.26
      YoY+3%

    Segment breakdown

    Passengers Carried
    32 Mn Q4 Passengers118.6 Mn FY25 Passengers41 count International Destinations
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    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capacity
    ASK Growth FY26
    Early double digits
    		High
    Capacity
    Q1 FY26 ASK Growth
    Mid-teens YoY
    		High
    Costs
    CASK ex-fuel FY26
    Similar to FY25 levels
    		Medium
    Network
    International ASK Share
    40%+ by FY30
    		High
    Fleet
    Widebody Fleet by 2030
    ~30 aircraft on total fleet of ~600
    		High
    Capital
    Cash Safety Net
    20-25% of top line
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    7
    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical disruption impacting bookings and yields post-April 22

    Sharp decline in bookings and spike in cancellations after India-Pakistan tensions; recovery started but pace uncertain. Q1 FY26 PRASK guidance uncertain. — Both acknowledged

    high

    Pakistan airspace closure affecting international route economics

    2 destinations suspended, 34 flights affected with 20-30 min extra flying time. Management emphasizes limited impact but it could affect Delhi-Europe long-haul economics. — Analyst downplayed

    medium

    Turkish Airlines codeshare/damp lease renewal uncertainty

    Codeshare with Turkish up for renewal amid anti-Turkey sentiment. Management deferred to government framework, claimed backup plans exist. — Analyst deflected

    medium

    Rising capitalized lease liabilities from shift to finance leases

    Total debt including capitalized lease liability at INR 668 billion. Finance lease mix increasing, which carries higher liability than operating leases. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Low-cost long-haul execution risk

    Global track record of low-cost long-haul is mixed. IndiGo starting with damp-leased B787s to Amsterdam/Manchester - unproven territory for the airline. — Analyst downplayed

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(2)

    • Turkish Airlines codeshare renewal specifics
    • Stretch load factor details deemed 'too early'

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “Between the period of April 22, still, I would say a few days back, the cancellation and the booking trends have taken a sharp decline... at least from our vantage point, we have seen the worst in terms of the peaking of the cancellation”

    Near-term revenue visibility is clouded by India-Pakistan tensions; management sees worst behind but recovery pace uncertain

    asked by Binay Singh (Morgan Stanley)

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Record Q4 Performance Driven by Demand Surge

    IndiGo delivered its best-ever Q4 with net profit of INR 3,068 crores at 13.8% margin, up from INR 1,890 crores (10.6%) in Q4 FY24. The quarter benefited from Maha Kumbh-driven domestic traffic surge and strong international demand, serving ~32 million passengers (+20% YoY). International traffic grew 30%+ YoY. Full-year revenue crossed USD 10 billion for the first time at INR 84,100 crores (+18% YoY).

    02

    AOG Situation Improving, Damp Lease Costs to Moderate

    Aircraft-on-ground count declined from mid-70s in Q2 FY25 to 40s currently. IndiGo redelivered 8 damp-leased aircraft in Q4 and 5 more in April. CASK ex-fuel ex-forex was INR 2.94 (+2.8% YoY) driven by maintenance escalations and currency depreciation, but management guided costs to remain at FY25 levels in FY26 as damp lease savings offset inflationary increases.

    03

    International Expansion and Widebody Strategy Taking Shape

    International destinations grew from 25 to 41 in three years (+65%). First B787 deployed on Delhi-Bangkok; Amsterdam and Manchester launching from Mumbai in July via damp-leased Norse Atlantic aircraft. International ASK share at ~30%, targeted to exceed 40% by FY30. Fleet plan envisions ~30 widebodies on total fleet of ~600 by 2030, with A350 XLRs filling the 6-9 hour range.

    04

    Balance Sheet Strength and Capital Allocation Evolution

    Free cash reached INR 33,150 crores (+INR 4,250 crores QoQ). IndiGo received investment-grade Moody's rating and declared INR 10/share dividend (first in 5 years). Capital allocation shifting toward asset ownership - 8 ATRs purchased, engine acquisitions underway. Cash safety net maintained at 20-25% of revenue. Retained earnings turned positive, marking post-pandemic financial recovery.

    05

    Near-Term Uncertainty from Geopolitical Events

    While April started strong, India-Pakistan tensions from April 22 caused sharp booking declines and cancellation spikes. Management noted the worst appears to have passed with trends stabilizing in recent days. Q1 FY26 capacity guided at mid-teens growth YoY, but PRASK outlook remains uncertain. Pakistan airspace closure suspended 2 destinations and affected 34 daily flights with 20-30 minute diversions.

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