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IndiGo CEO Resigns Amid Flight Crisis; Stock Rises

3/12/2026

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  • Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, resigned on March 10, 2026, effective immediately, citing personal reasons.
  • The December 2025 crisis involved about 4,500 flight cancellations due to inadequate preparation for new pilot regulations, drawing regulatory scrutiny.
  • Rahul Bhatia, co-founder and managing director of IndiGo, will serve as interim CEO while a successor is sought.
  • IndiGo's stock rose 2.61% on March 10, 2026, reflecting investor confidence in the airline's stability.