New Delhi: India’s aviation regulator has imposed financial penalties of ₹22.2 crore on InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, which operates IndiGo, following an inquiry into widespread flight disruptions between December 3 and 5, 2025.
In an order issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the regulator levied a one-time systemic penalty of ₹1.8 crore for non-compliances with Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs), along with an additional ₹20.4 crore for continued non-compliance with revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms over a 68-day period, taking the total penalty to ₹22.2 crore.
The DGCA has also directed IndiGo to furnish a bank guarantee of ₹50 crore under the IndiGo Systemic Reform Assurance Scheme (ISRAS). The guarantee will be released in phases, subject to DGCA verification of the airline’s implementation of systemic corrective measures.
Beyond financial penalties, the regulator issued a caution to IndiGo’s chief executive officer for “inadequate overall oversight” of flight operations. Warnings were also issued to the airline’s chief operating officer, senior operations control centre leadership and multiple flight operations and crew planning executives, citing failures in assessing the impact of the Winter Schedule 2025 and revised FDTL norms.
The orders stem from violations of directions issued under Rule 133A of the Aircraft Rules, 1937. While flagging serious operational and supervisory lapses, the DGCA noted that IndiGo had restored normal operations within a short period after the December disruptions and that no further material impact on other business activities had been indicated.
IndiGo said it is reviewing the DGCA orders and will take necessary actions as required. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
For the country’s largest airline by market share, the regulatory action underscores the increasing scrutiny on operational resilience and compliance as India’s aviation sector grapples with rapid capacity expansion and tighter safety oversight.