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Ground handling market leader calls for 'fair play'

Hindustan Times Delhi

September 22, 2025

{ R RAMANA } CEO, AISATS

Ground handling market leader calls for 'fair play'

NEW DELHI: India’s ground-han-dling industry is expanding rapidly alongside soaring aviation demand, but policy clarity on competition remains pending.

AISATS, which manages nearly 70% of flights at key hubs, is calling for regulations that reflect actual flight volumes rather than just passenger counts. At the same time, the company is making a major bet on the upcoming Noida International Airport, where it is developing a large cargo hub and logistics zone to serve the growing e-commerce, pharma, and perishables sectors.

AISATS CEO R Ramana, in conversation with Neha LM Tri-pathi, spoke about the evolving regulatory landscape, infrastructure push, and the company’s growth plans. Key excerpts:

How has the growth been for the ground-handling industry in FY 25 compared to the previous year?

This story is from the September 22, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Delhi.

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