Airports Authority of India (AAI) reported a record 55 per cent jump in net profit for FY 2024‑25, marking one of its strongest financial performances in nearly two decades, according to media reports. The state-run airport operator posted a provisional net profit of Rs 7,233.28 crore in FY25, up from Rs 4,651.31 crore in FY24. Profit before tax rose 55.37 per cent to Rs 9,655 crore, compared with Rs 6,214 crore in the previous year.
The surge in earnings reflects AAI’s focus on streamlining operations, improving asset utilisation, and benefiting from higher revenue-sharing arrangements with private airport operators. The post-pandemic rebound in air traffic also contributed to a rise in non-aeronautical revenues across AAI-managed airports.
Operating Income Climbs
Total operating income for FY25 increased nearly 29 per cent to Rs 20,648.25 crore from Rs 15,979.83 crore in FY24. The growth was driven by rising fees from air navigation services, aeronautical revenues, and lease income from privatised airports, which form a key part of AAI’s hybrid revenue model.
AAI continued to invest in infrastructure expansion and modernisation, with provisional capital expenditure of Rs 5,568.55 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 5,335 crore in FY24. Over the past year, AAI emphasised digitalisation, cost optimisation, and route rationalisation, all of which contributed to its improved bottom line. Improved operational efficiency across the authority’s network of over 130 airports played a pivotal role in delivering these results.
The performance highlights the resilience of AAI’s revenue model and its ability to combine financial prudence with infrastructure expansion, underscoring the recovery of India’s aviation sector. |
