Air India Losses Contribute to 57.4% Drop in Singapore Airlines Profit for FY26
Air India pulls Singapore Airlines profit down 57.4% to $929.4 mn in FY26
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Singapore Airlines reported a 57.4% decline in net profit to $929.4 million for the fiscal year 2025-26, primarily due to substantial losses from its stake in Air India. The airline's core operations remained strong, with a 39% rise in operating profit, despite challenging conditions affecting Air India.
- 01Singapore Airlines' net profit fell to $929.4 million in FY26, down 57.4% year-on-year.
- 02The airline faced a $742 million loss attributed to Air India, which reported inferred losses of around $2.96 billion.
- 03Core operations of Singapore Airlines showed resilience with a 39% increase in operating profit.
- 04The decline in profit was partly due to the absence of a one-time accounting gain from the Air India-Vistara merger.
- 05Singapore Airlines remains committed to supporting Air India's transformation despite ongoing operational challenges.
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Singapore Airlines announced a significant 57.4% decline in its net profit for the fiscal year 2025-26, dropping to $929.4 million from $2.18 billion the previous year. This downturn was largely influenced by the mounting losses at Air India, in which Singapore Airlines holds a 25.1% stake. The airline reported a $742 million share of losses from Air India, leading to inferred total losses for the Indian carrier of approximately $2.96 billion (around ₹28,337 crore). This figure starkly contrasts with Air India's reported net loss of ₹10,859 crore for FY25. Singapore Airlines attributed its profit decline to the absence of a one-time non-cash gain of $861.9 million recognized after the Air India-Vistara merger in November 2024 and the full-year accounting of Air India's losses. Despite these challenges, Singapore Airlines emphasized its commitment to Air India, viewing the investment as crucial to its long-term strategy in the growing aviation market. The airline is collaborating with Tata Sons to support Air India's multi-year transformation, while also expanding their codeshare arrangement to include 82 destinations across 27 countries.
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The losses at Air India could affect its operational capabilities and future investments, potentially impacting service quality and customer experience.
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