GMR shrugs off Iran war drag on Delhi airport, bets on long-haul India aviation boom

Delhi IGIA traffic dip is transfer-heavy and short-term, GMR says, projecting 7.9 crore FY26 pax against 10.5 crore capacity. Operator is doubling down with a 1 crore sq ft cargo city (FedEx onboard), automated people mover, and dismisses Noida airport threat citing lower tariffs.

— Filed Sun, 24 May, 2026, 18:25 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

GMR says Iran war's hit to Delhi airport traffic is short-term and transfer-heavy. It is bullish on India aviation, expanding cargo (1 crore sq ft, FedEx onboard), planning automated people mover, and downplays Noida airport competition citing lower tariffs.