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Interglobe Aviation Ltd

| Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Conference Call

NEUTRAL SENTIMENT

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⬤4th Nov 25

Summary : IndiGo reported strong operational performance and revenue growth in Q2 FY26, driven by strategic international expansion and fleet modernization, but faced significant net losses due to rupee depreciation and ongoing AOG challenges.

Management Perspective positive : Management repeatedly highlighted 'strong operational results,' 'stronger revenue environment,' 'building our future,' and 'enormous strategic opportunity.' They expressed confidence in capacity growth and international expansion despite FX losses.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Reported total income of 196 billion rupees in Q2 FY26, a 10% increase year-over-year.
  2. Achieved an operational profit of 1 billion rupees (excluding FX/hedging) versus a 7.5 billion loss last year.
  3. Reported a net loss of 25.8 billion rupees, primarily due to significant rupee depreciation.
  4. Served 28.8 million passengers during the quarter, with domestic capacity flattish and international growing over 26%.
  5. Maintained industry leadership in on-time performance for nine consecutive months.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Introducing A321 XLR aircraft for new long-haul international routes to Athens from Delhi and Mumbai.
  2. Doubled A350 widebody order from 30 to 60, securing capability for new global markets.
  3. Adding 4 B787 widebodies on damp-lease, with 2 more coming, expanding to Amsterdam, Manchester, Copenhagen, London.
  4. Building a state-of-the-art 12-bay MRO facility in Bengaluru to handle heavy maintenance in-house.
  5. Capacity growth guidance revised upwards to early teens for full FY26, with high teens for H2 FY26.

Management Insights

  1. Delivered strong operational results driven by disciplined capacity deployment, revenue environment, and lower fuel prices.
  2. Actively transitioning towards a more balanced fleet ownership structure, aiming for 30-40% owned/finance leased by 2030.
  3. International expansion is a strategic move to become a global operator and leverage India's aviation growth opportunity.
  4. BluChip loyalty program has grown to 7 million members, enhancing customer engagement and value.
  5. Committed to delivering a reliable and seamless travel experience during the seasonally strong December quarter.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management acknowledges AOG-related claims do not fully cover associated costs.
  2. Damp lease aircraft, used to mitigate AOG impact, come at a marginally higher cost.
  3. PRASK guidance is flattish despite accelerated international expansion, which typically has lower yields per ASK.
  4. The impact of potential new regulatory policies on free cancellations and name changes is not yet fully assessed.
  5. The full monetization of the BluChip loyalty program is still in early stages.

Risk Factors

  1. Significant rupee depreciation led to a 25.8 billion rupee net loss due to dollar-based future obligations.
  2. Number of grounded aircraft (AOG) remains stable in the 40s, not tapering as quickly as anticipated.
  3. Increased unit costs (CASK ex-fuel ex-forex) due to rupee depreciation, annual contractual increases, and lower aircraft utilization.
  4. Higher costs associated with additional damp-leased aircraft to augment fleet capacity.
  5. Potential cost increases from new FDTL (Flight Duty Time Limitations) norms for pilots.

Good To Know

  1. Expanded domestic network to 94 destinations, including new operations from Hindon Airport.
  2. Launched three co-branded credit cards for the BluChip loyalty program with major banks.
  3. Stretch, the dual-class cabin product, is operational on 7 domestic and 8 international routes, with good load factors.
  4. The company's net exposure to foreign exchange risk is approximately 9 billion dollars.
  5. Liquidity improved with 385 billion rupees in free cash and 150 billion rupees in restricted cash.

Key Drivers

  1. International expansion drives revenue growth.
  2. New MRO facility reduces maintenance costs.
  3. Strong domestic demand supports capacity.
  4. Fleet modernization enhances operational efficiency.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Analysts noted competitors are also adding substantial capacities in the sector.
  2. Management emphasized IndiGo's strategic positioning and enormous order book for growth.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Questions on whether optimistic capacity addition is driven by strong traffic demand or market capture strategy.
  2. Management linked capacity growth to India's GDP growth, underserved market, and large diaspora.
  3. Discussion on seasonal fluctuations and external events impacting demand in previous quarters.

Financial Highlights

  1. Analysts questioned the robustness of yields given significant capacity additions and potential cost escalations.
  2. Management clarified that CASK ex-fuel ex-forex increased due to FX depreciation, contractual increases, and lower aircraft utilization.
  3. Discussion on the impact of rupee depreciation on mark-to-market FX losses, noting higher finance lease liabilities.
  4. Inquiries about the cash flow perspective, particularly growth in lease payments and interest on lease.

Product Composition

  1. Inquiries about the unit revenue performance of Stretch seats on domestic routes.
  2. Management reported strong load factors for Stretch seats, especially on international business routes.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Questions regarding the MRO facility, current outsourcing levels, and expected savings from the new captive unit.
  2. Management explained the MRO facility will reduce costs, build capabilities, and provide operational advantages.
  3. Discussion on the strategic rationale behind the disproportionate increase in international capacity.
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