Air India Limited Overview
Pro stress-test →Air India Limited is an Indian aviation holding company, notably consisting of Air India and Air India Express, headquartered in Gurgaon. Air India is the flag carrier of India with its main hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, and secondary hubs at Bengaluru and Mumbai. As of November 2025, the airline serves 87 domestic and international destinations and is the second-largest airline in India in terms of passengers carried after IndiGo.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company is owned by Tata Group (74.9%) and Singapore Airlines (25.1%), following Singapore Airlines obtaining its stake after Vistara's merger with Air India in 2024. Air India holds more than 18% domestic market share. The company is undergoing modernization with delivery of its first factory-fit 787-9 Dreamliner in January 2026, enhancing its long-haul international competitiveness.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Air India competes primarily with IndiGo, which leads Indian domestic market share, as well as international carriers and regional airlines. Within the Tata ecosystem, Air India Express operates as a low-fare carrier between India and the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The airline leverages flag carrier status and membership in Star Alliance since 2014 for competitive differentiation.
Industry Context
Air India Limited operates in Airlines & Air Transportation.
Key facts
Founded: 1932 · Headquarters: Gurugram, India · Employees: 30,000