Adani Group has unveiled a major airport expansion plan worth around USD 15 billion over the next five years, aimed at boosting its total airport capacity to nearly 200 million passengers annually by 2030 in line with India’s fast-growing aviation demand. The investment will focus on upgrading and expanding six key airports operated by the group, with the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport positioned as a flagship hub to support rising domestic and international traffic as well as strengthen the group’s planned airport business IPO.
The expansion push comes at a time when India’s aviation ecosystem is under pressure from both rapid passenger growth and operational vulnerabilities, highlighted by recent check-in system disruptions at multiple airports following a global Microsoft Windows service outage that forced airlines to temporarily shift to manual processes. IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air and Air India Express were among the carriers affected, leading to delays and operational challenges even as airport operators and ground teams worked to maintain a smooth passenger experience. For investors and the travel industry, Adani’s airport bet signals long-term confidence in India’s aviation growth story and the critical role of resilient, tech-enabled airport infrastructure in handling future surges in air travel.
