What’s ahead for Indian Aviation in 2026

High operating costs have long posed a challenge for Indian airlines, and the weakness of the rupee has exacerbated the issue. India is a highly competitive and price-sensitive market. Yet Indian airlines and airports continue to invest in growth and adopt new technologies and solutions to improve efficiency. As part of tbusinessline's year-end podcast, Aneesh Phadnis speaks to Sumesh Patel, President for the Asia-Pacific region at SITA, a specialist in air transport communications and information technology, to discuss the outlook for Indian aviation. (Host: Aneesh Phadnis, Producer: Siddharth MC)