The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 20 lakh on IndiGo Airlines . The company stated that the penalty pertains to an alleged failure to utilise qualified simulators for pilot training at Category C aerodromes. The communication from DGCA was received on September 26, 2025, IndiGo said in a filing to the stock exchanges.

IndiGo to contest the order

IndiGo has said that it is currently contesting the order before the appropriate appellate authority. The airline also emphasised that the penalty does not have any material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities. Addressing the delay in disclosure, IndiGo explained that it was unintentional and caused by internal delays in communicating details of the order.

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