GMR Airports Reports 5% Yearly Decline in Passenger Traffic for April 2026
GMR Airports slides after passenger traffic slips 5% YoY in April 2026

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GMR Airports experienced a 5% year-over-year decline in passenger traffic for April 2026, handling approximately 9.8 million passengers. Domestic traffic fell by 3.7% while international traffic dropped by 8.9%. Despite these challenges, the company achieved a record 121.6 million passengers for FY26.
- 01Delhi Airport saw a slight decrease of 0.3% in passenger traffic, totaling 6.7 million in April 2026.
- 02Hyderabad Airport experienced a significant drop of 15.1%, handling about 2.3 million passengers.
- 03Aircraft movements decreased by 1.6% year-over-year, totaling 62,788 in April 2026.
- 04GMR Airports' net profit for Q3 December 2025 fell by 54.33% to ₹121.83 crore despite a 50.53% increase in net sales to ₹3,994.03 crore.
- 05The decline in passenger traffic is attributed to geopolitical instability in the Middle East affecting Indian airport operations since February 2026.
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GMR Airports reported a 5% year-over-year decline in passenger traffic for April 2026, handling around 9.8 million passengers. This decline was primarily driven by a 3.7% drop in domestic traffic, which reached 7.6 million, and an 8.9% decrease in international traffic, totaling 2.3 million. Notably, Delhi Airport managed to serve 6.7 million passengers, reflecting a minor decrease of 0.3%, while Hyderabad Airport faced a more significant decline of 15.1% with 2.3 million passengers. The overall aircraft movements also fell by 1.6%, totaling 62,788. Despite these challenges, GMR Airports achieved a record 121.6 million passengers for the fiscal year 2026, with domestic passenger traffic reaching 92 million and international traffic at 30 million. The company attributed the recent traffic declines to ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East, which has impacted operations since February 2026. Financially, GMR Airports reported a 54.33% fall in net profit to ₹121.83 crore for Q3 December 2025, although net sales surged by 50.53% to ₹3,994.03 crore compared to the same period in the previous year.
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The decline in passenger traffic may lead to reduced operational revenues for GMR Airports, potentially affecting employment and services at the airports.
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