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.
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.