GMRAIRPORT - GMR Airports
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
GMR Airports reported a resilient February 2026 with 10.3 million passengers, marking a marginal 0.3% YoY growth. Year-to-date (YTD) FY26 traffic reached a record 111 million passengers, the highest ever for the group, despite temporary industry-wide headwinds. Mopa (Goa) airport was a standout performer with 21.8% YoY growth in February, while Delhi and Hyderabad airports achieved record cargo volumes. The Bhogapuram greenfield airport project is nearing completion with 98.1% progress and is slated for a June 2026 opening.
- Total February 2026 traffic reached 10.3 million passengers, with YTD FY26 hitting a record 111 million.
- Mopa (Goa) airport traffic surged 21.8% YoY in February to 0.47 million passengers.
- Delhi Airport handled record cargo volumes exceeding 1 million metric tonnes in YTD FY26.
- Hyderabad Airport February traffic declined 9.8% YoY due to industry disruptions, though YTD traffic is up 4.9%.
- Bhogapuram Airport construction is 98.1% complete with a planned operational date of June 30, 2026.
GMR Airports Limited (GAL) has been awarded the Letter of Award (LOA) to upgrade, modernize, and operate Cargo Terminal 1 at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. The company won the project through a competitive bidding process initiated by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL). The concession operates on a revenue-share model and is valid until 2036. This formalizes GAL's role, as it had been managing the terminal on an interim basis since May 2025 following the termination of the previous operator's contract.
- Awarded concession to manage and modernize Delhi Cargo Terminal 1 until 2036
- Estimated revenue share of Rs 340 crore in the first full year of operations
- Transitioned from interim operator to long-term concessionaire via competitive bidding
- Project follows a revenue share payment model to Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL)
- Transaction is classified as a related party transaction conducted on an arm's-length basis
GMR Airports Limited has announced its participation in the Jefferies Asia Forum 2026, scheduled for March 17 and March 18, 2026. The company will engage in one-on-one and group meetings with various institutional investors at the venue in Hong Kong. This is a routine disclosure under SEBI (LODR) Regulations to maintain transparency regarding management's interaction with the investment community. No price-sensitive information is expected to be shared beyond the existing investor presentation available on the company's website.
- Participation in Jefferies Asia Forum 2026 on March 17 and March 18, 2026.
- Meetings will include both one-on-one and group sessions with institutional investors.
- The event will take place in Hong Kong, indicating international investor outreach.
- Company has directed investors to its official website for the presentation to be discussed during these meetings.
GMR Airports Limited has released the official transcript of its conference call held on February 14, 2026. The call addressed the company's un-audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025. This disclosure is part of the mandatory regulatory requirements under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The transcript provides detailed management commentary on operational performance and strategic initiatives.
- Transcript of the Q3 FY26 earnings call held on February 14, 2026, is now available.
- Covers financial performance for the quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2025.
- Compliance with Regulation 30(6) and 46 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements.
- The document is accessible to all investors via the company's official investor relations portal.
GMR Airports Limited has officially released the transcript of its conference call regarding the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The call was originally held on February 14, 2026, following the announcement of standalone and consolidated results. This filing is a mandatory regulatory disclosure under SEBI (LODR) Regulations. The transcript provides detailed management commentary on the company's performance and future outlook.
- Official transcript of the Q3 FY26 earnings call held on February 14, 2026, is now public.
- The filing complies with Regulation 30(6) and 46 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- Covers both standalone and consolidated financial performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- The document is accessible via the company's dedicated investor relations website.
GMR Airports reported its highest-ever monthly passenger traffic of 11.1 million in January 2026, representing a 3.9% YoY increase. The company reached a significant milestone by crossing 100 million passengers in YTD FY26, supported by record international traffic at Delhi and Hyderabad. Mopa (Goa) airport continues to scale rapidly with 32.1% YoY growth, while the Bhogapuram greenfield project is 97.4% complete. Operational resilience is evident as traffic has stayed above 10 million passengers monthly since October 2025.
- Served highest-ever monthly traffic of 11.1 million passengers in Jan 2026, up 3.9% YoY
- Crossed the 100 million passenger mark for YTD FY26, a record for the company
- Mopa (Goa) Airport recorded significant growth of 32.1% YoY with 0.6 million passengers
- Delhi Airport achieved highest-ever international passenger traffic and aircraft movements in Jan 2026
- Bhogapuram Airport construction is 97.4% complete, with a planned opening by June 30, 2026
GMR Airports Limited has made available the audio recording of its earnings presentation for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The presentation, conducted on February 14, 2026, follows the announcement of the company's un-audited standalone and consolidated financial results. This disclosure is a mandatory regulatory filing under SEBI (LODR) Regulations to ensure transparency. Investors can access the recording on the company's official investor relations website to hear management's detailed commentary on the quarter's performance.
- Audio recording of the Q3 FY26 earnings call is now live on the company's website.
- The call discussed un-audited financial results for the period ending December 31, 2025.
- Filing is in compliance with SEBI LODR Regulation 30(6) and 46 regarding investor communications.
- Recording can be accessed via the dedicated investor portal at investor.gmraero.com.
GMR Airports reported strong operational performance for Q3FY26, highlighted by its subsidiary GHIAL declaring an interim dividend of INR 2.8 billion (INR 7.5/share). The company successfully refinanced INR 21 billion of dollar-denominated debt with 15-year NCDs at a 7.6% coupon, which is expected to save over 150 basis points in interest costs. Operational milestones include record monthly sales for Duty Free at Delhi and Hyderabad airports and record cargo tonnage in December 2025. With a 27.2% share of Indian passenger traffic, the company is well-positioned to benefit from the revised CP4 tariffs at Delhi Airport.
- GHIAL declared an interim dividend of INR 7.5 per share, aggregating to a total payout of INR 2.8 billion
- Refinanced INR 21 billion debt via 15-year NCDs at 7.6%, reducing interest costs by more than 150 bps
- GMR Airports maintains a dominant 27.2% share of total Indian passenger traffic as of CY2025
- Delhi and Hyderabad Duty Free outlets achieved their highest-ever monthly sales in December 2025
- Total operational capacity stands at approximately 172 million passengers with 25 million more under development
GMR Airports reported a robust Q3FY26 with consolidated total income rising 49% YoY to INR 4,083 crore, driven by a record 31.9 million passengers. EBITDA reached a new high of INR 1,789 crore, up 65% YoY, primarily fueled by a 173% surge in aero revenues at Delhi Airport following tariff revisions. While Mopa Airport saw a temporary dip in EBITDA due to airline incentives, the Hyderabad unit declared an interim dividend of INR 7.5/share and successfully refinanced debt to save 150bps in interest costs. The company is nearing completion of the Bhogapuram Airport with an operational target of Q2FY27.
- Consolidated Total Income grew 49% YoY to INR 4,083 Cr, while EBITDA surged 65% YoY to INR 1,789 Cr.
- Delhi Airport (DIAL) reported record EBITDA of INR 825 Cr and a PAT of INR 231 Cr, recovering from a loss in the previous year.
- Total passenger traffic reached a record 31.9 million, with Delhi handling 20.8 million and Mopa (Goa) handling 1.46 million.
- Hyderabad Airport declared an interim dividend of INR 7.5/share and refinanced INR 21bn debt to save over 150bps in interest costs.
- Bhogapuram Airport construction is 95.8% complete, with operationalization expected by Q2FY27, ahead of the original schedule.
GMR Airports reported a significant turnaround in Q3 FY26, posting a standalone net profit of ₹50.46 crore compared to a loss of ₹133.38 crore in the previous quarter. Revenue from operations grew by 31% quarter-on-quarter to ₹1,238.68 crore, driven by improved operational performance. EBITDA also saw a healthy improvement, rising to ₹359.41 crore from ₹241.36 crore in Q2 FY26. The company continues to navigate legal challenges regarding tariff orders and annual fees for DIAL, with a key hearing scheduled for February 26, 2026.
- Turned profitable with a standalone PAT of ₹50.46 crore in Q3 FY26 vs a loss of ₹133.38 crore in Q2 FY26
- Revenue from operations increased 31% QoQ to ₹1,238.68 crore from ₹945.10 crore
- EBITDA improved significantly to ₹359.41 crore, up from ₹241.36 crore in the preceding quarter
- Maintained a stable Debt-to-Equity ratio of 0.21x with a total net worth of ₹53,192.96 crore
- Ongoing legal dispute with AAI over Monthly Annual Fees (MAF) for DIAL has a crucial hearing set for Feb 26, 2026
Crisil Ratings has reaffirmed its 'CRISIL A+/Stable' rating for GMR Airports Limited's Non-Convertible Bonds amounting to Rs. 6,000 crores. The agency also withdrew its 'CRISIL A1' rating for short-term bank facilities of Rs. 1,000 crores at the company's request. This withdrawal follows the company securing a 'CARE A; Stable / CARE A1' rating from CARE Ratings for the same short-term facilities. The reaffirmation indicates a stable credit outlook for the company's significant long-term debt obligations.
- Crisil reaffirmed 'CRISIL A+/Stable' rating for Rs. 6,000 crore Non-Convertible Bonds
- Withdrawal of 'CRISIL A1' rating for Rs. 1,000 crore short-term bank facilities
- Company transitioned short-term ratings to CARE Ratings ('CARE A; Stable / CARE A1')
- The stable outlook reflects consistent credit quality for the company's long-term debt
GMR Airports Limited has scheduled a conference call for analysts and investors on February 14, 2026, at 09:30 AM IST. The purpose of the call is to discuss the company's financial performance for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q3 FY2026). This is a routine regulatory filing under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, following the upcoming publication of quarterly results. The investor presentation will be made available on the company's website post-results.
- Conference call scheduled for February 14, 2026, at 09:30 hrs IST
- Agenda is to discuss the financial results for Q3 FY2026
- Investor presentation to be accessible via the company's official website post-result publication
- Compliance filing under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
GMR Airports Limited has announced the successful passage of several resolutions via postal ballot, primarily focused on board appointments. Shareholders approved the appointment of three Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors and one Non-Executive Independent Director, Mr. Normand Boivin. The voting saw high participation, with approximately 92.26% of outstanding shares being polled. All resolutions were passed with a significant majority, ranging from 98.18% to 99.68% in favor.
- Appointment of 4 directors approved including Mr. Regis Sebastien Lacote and Mr. Normand Boivin.
- Total votes polled reached 9,74,13,64,978, representing 92.26% of the total outstanding shares.
- Resolution for Independent Director Mr. Normand Boivin passed with a high 99.68% majority.
- The company had a total of 7,33,318 shareholders as of the record date of December 11, 2025.
- All resolutions were deemed passed on January 16, 2026, following the conclusion of the e-voting period.
GMR Airports achieved its highest-ever quarterly passenger traffic of 31.8 million in Q3 FY26, a 2.6% YoY increase. Delhi Airport reached a quarterly record of 20.8 million passengers, showing recovery after previous runway maintenance disruptions. Hyderabad Airport demonstrated robust performance with YTD traffic growing 7.3% to 23.2 million, while Mopa (Goa) continues to scale rapidly with 21.6% quarterly growth. Despite some muted domestic growth in early December due to industry factors, international traffic remains strong across major hubs.
- Served ~90 million passengers YTD FY26 across all airports, representing a 0.9% YoY growth.
- Delhi Airport recorded its highest-ever quarterly traffic of 20.8 million passengers in Q3 FY26.
- Hyderabad Airport achieved record YTD traffic of 23.2 million, with international pax up 11.7% YoY.
- Mopa (Goa) Airport traffic surged 23.8% YoY in December 2025, reaching 0.52 million passengers.
- CRISIL revised the outlook for Hyderabad Airport to 'Positive' from 'Stable' while reaffirming 'AA+' rating.
GMR Airports Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations for the period ending December 31, 2025. The company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies, confirmed that all dematerialization requests were processed within the required 15-day timeframe. The filing ensures that security certificates were properly mutilated, cancelled, and the register of members was updated accordingly. This is a standard administrative procedure to maintain the integrity of the company's shareholding data.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- KFin Technologies confirmed processing of demat requests within 15 days of receipt.
- Security certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification by the registrar.
- Depositories' names were updated in the register of members for all approved dematerialization requests.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).