IndiGo Shares Decline 4% Amid Rising Oil Prices and ATF Concerns

IndiGo Shares Decline Amid Rising Oil Prices and Aviation Turbulence

Shares of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of India's largest airline IndiGo, fell sharply on Thursday due to rising crude oil prices and concerns over the airline's fuel charges. The stock was trading at Rs 4,003.50 on the BSE, down Rs 177.30 or 4.24%.

The decline comes amid a sharp rally in global oil prices, with Brent crude climbing above $107 per barrel following US President Donald Trump's address, where he signaled further escalation in the Iran conflict and offered no clear timeline for its resolution. This increase in oil prices has significant implications for the aviation industry, with IndiGo announcing an increase in fuel charges across domestic and international routes for bookings made from April 2.

The airline cited a steep rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, with a surge of over 130% month-on-month according to IATA's Jet Fuel Monitor. As a result, IndiGo will increase fuel charges for bookings made from April 2, with only a partial pass-through of rising costs permitted for domestic routes.

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In a separate development, the airline named former British Airways chief William Walsh as its new CEO, following the sudden exit of Pieter Elbers less than three weeks ago. Walsh, a veteran of the aviation industry and current Director General of the International Air Transport Association, is expected to join IndiGo no later than August 3.

IndiGo remains India's largest airline, commanding a market share of nearly 64% with a fleet of 440 aircraft as of end-December. The carrier operates more than 2,200 daily flights, connecting 95 domestic and over 40 international destinations, and has emerged as a key player in the country's aviation growth story with its focus on low fares and on-time performance.