‍GURUGRAM — IndiGo (6E) just closed out the fourth quarter of FY25, and let’s just say the numbers are looking great. 

The airline posted a net profit of ₹3,067.5 crore (US$358.5 million), marking a solid 62% surge compared to ₹1,894.8 crore during the same quarter last year. That’s not a small leap; it’s one of the airline’s strongest finishes in recent years. Results highlights include:

• Revenue from operations came in at ₹22,151.9 crore (US$2.59 billion)—up by 24% year-on-year.
• EBITDAR (basically, profit before rent and other costs) stood at ₹6,948.2 crore (US$811.8 million), with margins getting a healthy bump from 24.8% to 31.4%.
• EPS (Earnings Per Share) for the quarter: ₹79.38 (US$0.93) basic, ₹79.27 (US$ 0.92) diluted.

Flying High on Operational Front, Too

This quarter wasn’t just about numbers on paper – the actual flying part looked strong too:

According to Business Standard and the company’s official filings: 

• Passenger revenue hit ₹19,567.3 crore (US$2288.7 million) (up 25.4%).
• Ancillary revenue – extra baggage, food, etc. – brought in ₹2,152.5 crore (US$ 251.49 million) (up 25.2%).
• Passenger yield nudged up to ₹5.32/km (US$ 0.062) – a 2.4% improvement.
• Load factor (how full the planes were) climbed to 87.4%, a nice jump from 86.4%.
• Passenger count? 27.77 million, up from 23.59 million. That’s about 64.3% of the domestic market in their pocket.
• Fleet count at the end of Q4 was 434 aircraft, down slightly from 437.
• And at their peak, they were flying over 2,300 flights a day, including charters and other non-scheduled ops.

A Dividend to Smile About 

In a move that will please shareholders, IndiGo’s board proposed a ₹10 (US$0.12) per share dividend. That’s pending approval at the AGM, but according to officials, if greenlit, it should be paid out within 30 days.

Even before the results dropped, investors seemed optimistic. InterGlobe Aviation shares closed at ₹5,465.65 (US$63.87) on the BSE, slightly up by 0.37%; a small nudge, but reflective of solid sentiment.

What’s Next?

IndiGo is riding strong tailwinds heading into the new fiscal year. The airline is climbing high with solid profits, a fat dividend, and an ever-growing passenger base. 

Expect more efficiency plays, domestic dominance, and potentially more international expansion in the months ahead.

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