Overview
- In a 16-page order, the Competition Commission of India found a prima facie case that IndiGo restricted services and directed its Director General to complete a detailed investigation within 90 days.
- The order cites DGCA data showing 2,507 cancellations and 1,852 delays between December 3 and 5, affecting more than 300,000 passengers during the disruption.
- Separately, the DGCA imposed Rs 22.20 crore in fines, cut IndiGo’s winter schedule by 10% until February 10, required a Rs 50 crore bank guarantee, and issued warnings to senior executives including CEO Pieter Elbers.
- CCI notes IndiGo’s dominant position—about 60–65% domestic share and extensive exclusive routes—while pointing out the carrier’s market share slipped to 59.6% in December.
- The case was triggered by a passenger complaint about a last‑minute cancellation and higher replacement fares, and InterGlobe Aviation shares fell roughly 3–4% after news of the probe.