DGCA warns IndiGo over dangerous goods handling lapses

India's aviation regulator has issued a formal warning to IndiGo after an audit found lapses in the airline's handling and transportation of dangerous goods. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) delivered the warning letter to the airline on July 8, 2026, following a special audit of the carrier's engineering stores facility at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The regulatory action stems from a cargo spillage incident that occurred in January 2026. Dangerous goods were found to have spilled on the ground after the arrival of an IndiGo flight. The subsequent DGCA audit, which focused on the carriage of company material classified as dangerous goods, identified multiple instances where the airline did not fully comply with the Aircraft Carriage of Dangerous Goods Rules, 2026. The regulator observed deviations from the airline's own standard operating procedures.

In a regulatory filing to stock exchanges on Friday, July 10, 2026, IndiGo confirmed receipt of the warning. The airline stated the issue does not have any significant impact on its financial position, operations, or other business activities. An IndiGo spokesperson said the airline proactively...