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IndiGo in deep turbulence! Stock crashes 22% as DGCA targets CEO over 'operational collapse'
Mumbai/IBNS: InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, faced a sharp market setback as the airline reeled from a week-long disruption in flight operations caused by a shortage of cockpit crew, according to media reports.
IndiGo’s stock fell steeply to Rs. 4,847.30 on Tuesday (December 9), marking a 22% correction in just 10 days. The shares have dropped significantly from their 52-week high of Rs. 6,225.05 recorded on August 18, 2025.
Business Today reported that the stock has already declined nearly 18% in December 2025 alone.
FDTL rollout triggers operational meltdown
IndiGo admitted that it failed to adequately prepare for the implementation of the revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms for pilots, which became effective on November 1.
The new rules impose stricter restrictions on night flying and mandate weekly rest, requiring airlines to overhaul crew rosters. IndiGo’s inability to realign schedules in time led to a cascading operational crisis marked by crew shortages, widespread delays and hundreds of cancellations across its network.
DGCA issues show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO
In a rare and tough action, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, holding him directly accountable for what it termed an “operational collapse.”
The regulator said passengers faced “severe inconvenience, hardship and distress” nationwide. It accused the airline of ignoring months of advance notice and failing to prepare for the new FDTL requirements.
The notice alleges IndiGo violated multiple Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs), breached Rule 42A of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, and did not provide the mandated support to stranded passengers.
Elbers has 24 hours to respond, after which the DGCA may proceed ex parte, potentially imposing financial penalties or operational restrictions.
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