STARTUP LEGAL28 Sept 2026
New Air India CEO gets his strategy in place | Company Business News
Air India's new CEO Tewolde Gebremariam has made profitability and cost control the centre of his turnaround plan. The airline's FY26 numbers show the problem: revenue fell, costs rose, and its consolidated loss more than doubled to ₹22,238 crore. He wants more revenue from every seat flown, through international routes, cargo and commercial work. The lesson for business owners: fix costs before funding expansion.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Air India's new chief executive Tewolde Gebremariam said the airline must improve both revenue and cost performance.
- Air India's consolidated loss more than doubled to ₹22,238 crore in FY26, as revenue fell to ₹71,870 crore and expenses rose to ₹93,333 crore.
- He pointed to improving revenue per available seat kilometre (RASK), along with opportunities in the international network, commercial activities and cargo business.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a business, it is worth reviewing your own costs and revenue per unit before committing to fresh expansion, and checking those numbers with your CA first.
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