GMR Airports Q1FY27: PAT ₹1.5bn vs Loss ₹1.4bn YoY; EBITDA ₹15.7bn
GMR Airports Limited reported a Q1FY27 PAT of ₹1.5 billion, a turnaround from a ₹1.4 billion loss in Q1FY26. EBITDA rose 22% YoY to ₹15.7 billion. Passenger traffic increased 1% YoY to 30.5 million. Bhogapuram Airport was inaugurated on August 1, 2026, and Nagpur Airport operations were taken over on June 25, 2026.
The announcement includes key financial results, significant operational milestones like airport inaugurations and takeovers, and credit rating upgrades, all of which are material information for investors and stakeholders.
The company has shown a significant turnaround in profitability with a positive PAT for the fourth consecutive quarter and a substantial year-on-year increase in EBITDA. The inauguration of new airports and operational upgrades also contribute to a positive outlook.
GMR Airports Limited (GAL) announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY27). The company reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹1.5 billion for Q1FY27, a significant turnaround from a loss of ₹1.4 billion in Q1FY26. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of positive PAT.
Consolidated EBITDA for Q1FY27 increased by 22% year-on-year to ₹15.7 billion, with EBITDA margins remaining stable at 50%. Gross income for the quarter stood at ₹40.8 billion, up 23% year-on-year.
Passenger traffic across GAL-operated Indian airports was 30.5 million in Q1FY27, a 1% year-on-year increase. Domestic traffic grew by 2.0% while international traffic saw a marginal decline of 2.2%. The company's share of India's international passenger traffic reached its highest in four years at 36%, despite geopolitical challenges.
Key operational highlights include the inauguration of Bhogapuram Airport on August 1, 2026, by the Prime Minister, with commercial operations to commence shortly. The company also completed the takeover of Nagpur Airport operations on June 25, 2026, with a focus on modernization.
In terms of business development, construction is underway for self-development projects at Delhi Aerocity, including a commercial office building and a hotel. Hyderabad Airport has seen the handover of a build-to-suit industrial facility and signed new lease agreements. Mopa (Goa) Airport has advanced its retail and hospitality developments, including sub-license agreements for a retail interchange and a MICE hotel.
Credit ratings for GAL were upgraded by CARE to A+ (Positive) for long-term facilities and A1+ for short-term facilities, reflecting improved financial health.
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