šŸ’° Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Consolidated Revenue from Operations grew 47% YoY to INR 36.7bn in Q2FY26. Standalone revenue grew 234% YoY to INR 9,451 mn, driven by new non-aero platforms: Delhi Duty Free (INR 3,702 mn), Delhi Cargo (INR 2,216 mn), and Hyderabad Duty Free (INR 641 mn).

Geographic Revenue Split

India operations dominate with a 25.8% domestic and 34.6% international market share. Major contributions come from Delhi (DIAL), Hyderabad (GHIAL), and Goa (GGIAL). International presence includes Medan (Indonesia) and under-construction projects in Crete (Greece).

Profitability Margins

Consolidated PAT turned positive at INR 351 mn in Q2FY26 compared to a loss of INR 4.3bn in Q2FY25. Standalone EBITDA margin declined from 53% in Q2FY25 to 37% in Q2FY26 due to increased revenue share and operating expenses.

EBITDA Margin

Consolidated EBITDA grew 59% YoY to INR 15.3bn in Q2FY26, with margins at 53% (calculated on net income). Standalone EBITDA was INR 2,414 mn, up from INR 1,150 mn YoY.

Capital Expenditure

Major ongoing capex includes Bhogapuram (GVIAL) at ~87.5% progress and Crete at ~60% progress. Hyderabad expansion to 34 mn passengers and Goa expansion to 7.7 mn passengers were completed in FY25.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

CRISIL and CARE ratings monitor a target net debt/EBITDA of 5.5-6.0 times. The company raised INR 59bn in non-convertible bonds to repay INR 50bn of existing debt plus an INR 8.5bn redemption premium.

āš™ļø Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Revenue Share to partners (31.7% of standalone gross income), Personnel Costs (attrition at 12%), and Finance Charges (INR 3,840 mn standalone in Q2FY26).

Import Sources

Not disclosed in available documents as the company is a service provider.

Key Suppliers

AAI (Airports Authority of India) and Government of Telangana (partners in GHIAL), Travel Food Services (JV partner for GMR Hospitality).

Capacity Expansion

Hyderabad: Expanded from 12 mn to 34 mn passengers (+183%). Goa: Expanded from 4.4 mn to 7.7 mn passengers (+75%). Delhi: Capacity exceeds 100 mn passengers.

Raw Material Costs

Revenue share payments to AAI/partners reached INR 3,000 mn in Q2FY26 standalone, representing a 355% increase YoY from INR 659 mn.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Passenger traffic market share of 25.8% domestic and 34.6% international in India.

šŸ“ˆ Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

47%

Growth Strategy

Achieved through the 'Airport Platform' strategy, taking over high-margin adjacency businesses like Delhi and Hyderabad Duty Free, expanding cargo operations, and completing organic expansions at Hyderabad and Goa airports.

Products & Services

Aeronautical services (landing/parking), Duty-free retail, Cargo handling, Car parking, Food & Beverage, and Real estate monetization (2,500 acres).

Brand Portfolio

GMR Airports, Delhi International Airport (DIAL), Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL), Manohar International Airport (Goa).

New Products/Services

Duty-free operations at Delhi (started July 2025) and Hyderabad (started September 2025), and new Cargo city development at Delhi.

Market Expansion

Focusing on greenfield projects in Bhogapuram and Crete, and pursuing capex-light service opportunities in India, SE Asia, and the Middle East.

Market Share & Ranking

25.8% domestic market share in India; 34.6% international market share.

Strategic Alliances

Groupe ADP (32.3% stake), Travel Food Services (JV for F&B), and technical service agreements for Cebu Airport.

šŸŒ External Factors

Industry Trends

Transitioning from pure infrastructure to a consumer-led 'Airport Platform' model; Indian aviation is expected to grow at an accelerated pace.

Competitive Landscape

Primary competition from other major airport operators in India and regional hubs in Asia.

Competitive Moat

Monopolistic concessions in key hubs (Delhi, Hyderabad) with long-term durations and mature tariff regimes.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to Indian aviation sector growth and consumer spending trends.

Consumer Behavior

Increasing spend per passenger in retail and duty-free segments is a key growth lever.

Geopolitical Risks

Susceptibility to international travel restrictions and global aviation trends.

āš–ļø Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Regulated by AERA (Airports Economic Regulatory Authority) for aeronautical tariffs; SEBI and listing regulations for disclosures.

Environmental Compliance

ESG is core to strategy; focus on sustainable infrastructure and carbon emission reduction.

āš ļø Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Regulatory risk in tariff resets (potential impact on aero revenue) and traffic volatility (Goa traffic was subdued in FY25).

Geographic Concentration Risk

High concentration in India, specifically Delhi and Hyderabad airports.

Third Party Dependencies

Dependency on AAI for revenue share agreements and regulatory bodies for tariff approvals.

Technology Obsolescence Risk

Adopting AI and technology-based asset management platforms to mitigate operational risks.

Credit & Counterparty Risk

Refinancing risk associated with elevated debt levels (INR 340bn net debt).