CIAL posts ₹502 crore record profit, targets airport retail consultancy

Kochi-based Cochin International Airport Ltd reported FY2025-26 revenue of ₹1,220 crore, up 6.6% year on year, and plans airport consultancy services spanning duty-free, commercial development and real estate.

— Source publishedSun, 9 Aug, 2026, 11:08 IST·First seen Sun, 9 Aug, 2026, 11:28 IST·Source Business Standard · Companies

What happened

Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) · CIAL reported record FY2025-26 profit of ₹502 crore on ₹1,220 crore revenue and plans to enter airport consultancy,

Key facts

  • ₹1,220 crore total revenue in FY2025-26
  • 6.6% year-on-year revenue growth
  • ₹502 crore net profit in FY2025-26
  • ₹499 crore net profit in previous financial year
  • 55% recommended dividend
  • 1,14,42,583 passengers handled
  • 73,134 aircraft movements
  • over ₹50,000 crore projected aviation infrastructure investment

Why this matters

CIAL’s consultancy ambition creates partnership and acquisition opportunities in airport retail operations, duty-free platforms, commercial leasing and aviation-linked real estate.