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IndiGo Shares Fall on Rising Crude Prices and Airbus Delivery Delays
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation declined nearly 3 percent after a sharp rise in global crude oil prices and reports of delayed aircraft deliveries from Airbus. Investor sentiment was further impacted by the airline's temporary suspension of services on several international routes amid a challenging operating environment.
By Finblage Editorial Desk
3:40 pm
8 June 2026
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, fell nearly 3 percent in early trade on Monday as investors reacted to rising crude oil prices and concerns over delays in aircraft deliveries from Airbus.
The stock declined 2.85 percent to ₹4,351 on the NSE, losing ₹127.50 from its previous close. The weakness came after crude oil prices surged following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude rose as much as 4.4 percent to $97.15 per barrel, while WTI crude briefly crossed $94 per barrel.
Higher fuel prices are generally viewed as a negative for airlines because aviation turbine fuel represents a significant portion of operating expenses. The rise in crude prices has raised concerns about potential pressure on airline profitability if elevated fuel costs persist.
Investor sentiment was also affected by reports that Airbus is facing delays in delivering A321XLR aircraft to IndiGo. According to reports, the airline was expected to receive nine A321XLR aircraft by the end of 2026, but deliveries of some jets may be delayed by several months due to supply chain disruptions linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
IndiGo has already inducted two A321XLR aircraft and has deployed them on international routes including Athens and Istanbul. The airline is reportedly in discussions with Airbus to secure favorable delivery schedules and minimize operational disruptions.
Adding to near-term concerns, IndiGo recently announced the temporary suspension of flights to six international destinations Hong Kong, Shanghai, Krabi, Langkawi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Siem Reap between July and September. The airline attributed the move to seasonal demand weakness and a challenging cost environment.
Despite these headwinds, IndiGo reaffirmed its long-term expansion plans. The carrier aims to reach 300 billion available seat kilometres (ASK) and serve 200 million passengers annually by 2030. It also plans to operate a fleet of more than 550 aircraft and increase daily departures to around 3,000.
The airline expects capacity growth to moderate to single digits in FY27 due to capacity rationalization and delivery constraints. However, it anticipates returning to a stronger growth trajectory from FY28 to FY30, targeting mid-teen compound annual growth in capacity as fleet expansion accelerates.
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