New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a hefty penalty of ₹20 lakh on IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, for serious safety violations in its pilot training program. The action was taken after the regulator found that the airline had breached safety regulations concerning pilot training for Category ‘C’ aerodromes.
According to DGCA regulations, it is mandatory to use qualified simulators for training pilots. The regulator discovered that IndiGo had failed to comply with this crucial requirement. InterGlobe Aviation, IndiGo’s parent company, informed the stock exchanges that it received the order regarding the penalty on September 26, 2025.
In response, IndiGo officials have stated that they will be appealing the DGCA’s order before the appropriate appellate authority. The airline added that the penalty will have no material impact on its financial position, operations, or other business activities. The company also explained that the delay in disclosing the information was due to an internal communication lag regarding the details of the order.
Following the news, shares of IndiGo were trading at ₹5657.05 on the BSE at 2:58 PM on October 8, down by 0.11%.
