India’s largest airline, IndiGo, received a warning letter from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regarding compliance with temporary domestic airfare caps set by the government in December 2025. The DGCA’s letter addressed certain airfares offered during the period of government-imposed fare restrictions.
The aviation regulator has advised IndiGo to exercise caution and ensure strict adherence to government orders in the future. IndiGo has already taken corrective measures, including refunding excess amounts collected from passengers.
IndiGo clarified that the communication from DGCA was received on April 21, stating that the issue has no significant impact on its financials, operations, or other activities. The airline has completed all necessary corrective actions, including refunds, and attributed the delay in disclosure to an internal communication lag in receiving details of the DGCA letter.
Shares of IndiGo’s parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, closed more than 1% lower on Thursday at Rs 4,567.20 apiece on the NSE. The aviation stock has seen a decline of over 20% in the last six months and 10% so far this year, with a one-year decrease of about 18%.
