India hikes windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports sharply amid US-Iran war; cuts petrol levy India has increased windfall taxes on diesel and ATF exports amid rising global crude prices and US-Iran tensions, while reducing… 4 days agoJuly 16, 2026
Centre cuts ATF price by Rs 5/litre, revises fuel export duties after Crude falls below $75 The Centre cut Aviation Turbine Fuel prices for domestic airlines by Rs 5 per litre and revised export duties on… 3 weeks agoJuly 1, 2026
Diesel export tax hiked to Rs 14/litre; ATF levy raised by Rs 3 The Centre raised export duties on diesel by 50 paise per litre and on aviation turbine fuel by ₹3 per… 1 month agoJune 17, 2026
Fertiliser subsidy may double to Rs 3.4 lakh crore; fiscal situation in control: Govt sources Despite rising global commodity prices increasing subsidy bills and fiscal pressures, the Indian government maintains strong fiscal control and growth… 1 month agoJune 10, 2026
Airlines get fuel shield as govt fixes ATF at Rs 86.32/litre Backed by a ₹10,000-crore stabilization fund, the scheme aims to protect Indian airlines and passengers from global crude oil volatility… 2 months agoJune 4, 2026
Centre expands aviation relief with Rs 10,000-cr ATF fund The Cabinet has approved a Rs 10,000-crore ATF price stabilisation fund to support airlines and oil retailers as jet fuel… 2 months agoJune 3, 2026
IndiGo suspends Manchester service from August 31, returns one leased Boeing 787-9 Airspace restrictions, fuel costs and forex volatility force airline to pause UK route. 2 months agoJune 3, 2026
Airlines catch a break as international ATF prices fall 27%; war-driven turbulence still remains Indian airlines have received a major cost relief after oil marketing companies cut international ATF prices by 27%, easing pressure… 2 months agoJune 1, 2026
Air India cuts over 20% domestic operations till August Carrier suspends select routes and trims frequencies across key hubs during lean season, as reported by FE days ago. 2 months agoMay 27, 2026
After Maharashtra, Delhi cuts VAT on jet fuel from 25% to 7% for six months amid West Asia conflict The decision was cleared during a Cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. It also comes a day after… 2 months agoMay 17, 2026
Centre imposes Rs 3 per litre windfall tax on petrol exports, cuts diesel and ATF levy amid crude oil surge The announcement came mere hours after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by Rs 3 per litre in the domestic… 2 months agoMay 16, 2026
Air India mulls furloughing non-tech staff, cutting flight capacity by 20% The board discussed paying out lower bonuses for all employees and pay cuts for those at the level of vice… 2 months agoMay 8, 2026
‘India economy resilient, faces rising risks from Mideast war’: Finance Ministry’s economic review reveals According to recent data up to April 22, 2026, continued resilience in goods movement registered 13.7 per cent YoY growth,… 3 months agoApril 29, 2026
Govt more than doubles diesel export duty to Rs 55.5/litre, ATF to Rs 42/litre India raises windfall tax on diesel to ₹55.5/litre and ATF to ₹42/litre with immediate effect, amid West Asia conflict and… 3 months agoApril 11, 2026
Centre cuts airport charges by 25% to ease airline cost pressures Following the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) directive, the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has mandated a 25% reduction from… 3 months agoApril 9, 2026
Indian aviation flies full but bleeds cash in FY26 Fuel forms 30–40% of costs; dollar exposure and ATF rise hit airline margins. 6 months agoJanuary 22, 2026
Why IndiGo still matters Dismantling a model that kept it afloat will not improve safety or affordability. 6 months agoJanuary 7, 2026
Turbulence ahead for Indian skies? Jefferies lists 3 challenges ahead Jefferies warns India’s aviation boom may hit turbulence as IndiGo bets big, Air India waits on deliveries, and Adani enters… 8 months agoDecember 3, 2025
