Amitabh kant joins indigo board: IndiGo said on Wednesday that former CEO of NITI Aayog and G20 Sherpa of India, Amitabh Kant have been appointed as Additional Director in the board of directors of the company since 15 September. This appointment of Amitabh Kant has been made after getting security approval from the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Amitabh Kant becomes additional director
The airline’s original company Interglobe Aviation said in the information given to the stock market, “The company has received necessary security approval from the Ministry of Civil Aviation on September 16, 2025. So Amitabh Kant’s appointment will be effective from September 15, 2025.” Kant has been appointed as Additional Director as non-executive, non-independent director from the date of security approval from the Ministry.
Amitabh Kant is known as a senior administrator and policy expert. He played an important role in furthering startup ecosystem, digitization and sustainable development agenda in the country while being the CEO of NITI Aayog. Recently, he has presented India’s economic and strategic policies globally as the G20 Sherpa of India.
Fleet of over 350 aircraft
Currently IndiGo is India’s largest airline, whose domestic market share is more than 60%. The company has a fleet of over 350 aircraft and fly to more than 80 domestic and international destinations. In the coming years, IndiGo is working on a plan to further strengthen its international presence, especially in Asia-Pacific, Europe and Middle Eastern markets.
Experts associated with the aviation industry believe that Amitabh Kant’s appointment will help Indigo to give policy direction. Also, the company’s global strategies and expansion plans will also be strengthened.
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