Delhi T3 Contract Renewal (Sep 2026)
Delhi T3 contract (currently extended to September 2026) is up for renewal via open tender. This is a significant revenue exposure requiring competitive rebid.
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Kolkata Traffic Decline
Kolkata was one of the few top-10 airports to see slight passenger decline in Q3, unlike the broad-based growth seen elsewhere in the network.
Chennai and Kolkata Renewals FY27-28
Chennai and Kolkata contracts coming up for renewal in FY27-28. Analyst raised question on renewal risk; management acknowledged these as the next two-year renewal priorities.
Simolina JV Deconsolidation Impact
Simolina Kitchens deconsolidated effective October 14, 2024, affecting YoY comparability. Management adjusted Q3 FY25 numbers but investors should verify normalized growth calculations.
International Traffic Vulnerability
March and April saw nearly double-digit dip in international traffic, primarily from Middle East conflict impact on Gulf routes and NRI travel. This segment has not yet fully recovered, creating downside risk to FY27 if geopolitical tensions persist.
Bank Credit Card Lounge Access Restrictions
Mass market credit card access to lounges has been tightening over 18 months with spend thresholds being introduced. While premium cards are expanding access, the mass segment represents volume risk for lounge utilization rates.
Delhi T3 Concession Renewal Risk
Delhi Terminal 3 concession operates through an SPV with life-limited concession that received a 6-month extension. Management acknowledged need to rebid through GHL when the extension expires—loss of this key location would materially impact revenue.
EAT Business Receivables Normalization
Trade receivables increased by approximately INR 100 crore due to EAT platform ramp-up with new bank/card network relationships. Collections need to normalize from current ~264 days to ~40-45 days by H1 FY27—delayed normalization would pressure working capital.