GMR Airports Reports 3.5% Decline in Passenger Traffic for August 2025

irports Infrastructure Limited, one of India’s leading airport operators, reported a 3.5 per cent year-on-year decline in passenger traffic for August 2025, handling a total of 93.49 lakh passengers across its airports. The data reflects a mixed performance, with domestic passenger traffic remaining flat and international passenger traffic registering a 2.8 per cent year-on-year increase. Traffic Breakdown The company’s airports, which include major hubs like Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, saw steady domestic passenger numbers compared to August 2024. However, the overall decline in traffic was primarily driven by external factors impacting travel demand, though specific reasons were not detailed in the report. On a positive note, international passenger traffic showed resilience, growing by 2.8 per cent year-on-year. This uptick highlights the increasing demand for international travel, likely fueled by recovering global tourism and business travel post-pandemic. GMR Airports’ focus on enhancing international connectivity and improving passenger experience at its terminals may have contributed to this growth.