IndiGo Faces Regulatory Scrutiny as Aviation Sector's Duopoly Raises Antitrust Concerns
Published on: Jan. 22, 2026, 7:39 a.m. | Source: scanx.trade
IndiGo has committed to comply with pilot fatigue norms by February 10 following a ₹22.3 crore DGCA fine for operational disruptions. The airline controls over 60% of India's domestic market alongside Air India, creating a duopoly that has attracted antitrust scrutiny. While three new airlines received no-objection certificates, their financial readiness remains questionable with ₹80-100 crore startup capital requirements. The Competition Commission of India will examine the sector under antitrust laws amid concerns about limited competition and market concentration.
