- K.S Bakshi appointed Group Head HR at IndiGo, starting July 20, 2026
- Bakshi previously led IndiGo HR from 2006 to 2013 and has 30+ years experience
- IndiGo faced major flight disruptions in Dec 2025 due to new crew rostering rules
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (IndiGo) has appointed K.S Bakshi as the new Group Head HR, according to CEO Rahul Bhatia's internal mail to employees on Tuesday.
The appointment comes in the backdrop of a crippling operational disruption the India's largest airline suffered during December, 2025 due to failure of being able to comply to new flight rostering rules.
With over three decades of experience Bakshi is set to take charge from July 20, 2026 and will work closely with IndiGo's leadership.
Bakshi has previously worked at IndiGo as the Head of Human Resources from 2006 till 2013, and will help to "champion" initiatives to foster a culture of excellence and inclusiveness, according to the email.
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IndiGo's Saga Of Cancellations
In the beginning of December 2025, IndiGo's failure to adapt to new crew-rostering rules triggered widespread flight disruptions, leaving lakhs of travellers stranded at airports across the country.
At the centre of the crisis were regulations requiring pilots and cabin crew to get more rest, including 48-hour weekly breaks instead of 36 hours earlier and stricter limits on night landings.
The airline has been accused of failing to make arrangements to comply with the new rules. As a result, IndiGo was left short of crew, forcing it to ground more than half its fleet.
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IndiGo Q4FY26
IndiGo slipped to net loss for the fourth quarter of FY26 year-on-year, dragged down by one-time loss and a hefty forex loss.
The airline posted a net loss of 2,536 crore, compared to a net profit of Rs 3,068 crore in the year-ago period. India's largest airline said that it incurred forex loss of Rs 4,823 crore along with a one-time loss of Rs 250 crore.
IndiGo's revenue from operations rose 1% year-on-year to Rs 22,438 crore, compared to Rs 22,152 crore in Q4FY25.
IndiGo Share Price
The scrip ended 1% higher at Rs 5,368.40 apiece on the NSE on Tuesday. This compared to a 0.34% decline in the benchmark Nifty index.
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