New momentum in Indian airports
In India, 2025 was marked by new investments aimed at bringing the airports in the GMR Airports network up to the highest standards, both for international travelers and for Indian passengers, who are taking domestic flights in increasing numbers.
Renovation of Terminal 2 at Delhi
Through several strategic investments, GMR Airports Limited (GAL) reaffirmed its contribution to Groupe ADP’s global growth in 2025. In October, Terminal 2 at Delhi International Airport reopened following renovation work. Skylights and wood finishes now give it a warm and airy atmosphere. The terminal also features numerous technological innovations, such as automatic baggage drop-off, the creation of six new boarding bridges equipped with an innovative autonomous docking system that optimizes check-in and boarding, and the installation of virtual information kiosks that provide passengers with real-time information on flight status and gate numbers.
"With the reopening of Terminal 2, we are reaffirming our commitments to our passengers: the joy of travel, sustainability, safety, and innovation. Delhi Airport is not just a point of entry; it is a symbol of India’s aspirations, resilience, and capacity for innovation."
Air travel tailored to the region
Improving services for domestic passengers, whose numbers are growing in India, is at the heart of this investment. The boom in domestic flights can be attributed both to the country’s vast size and to the growth of Indian low-cost airlines, such as IndiGo and SpiceJet.
With fares that are more competitive than for the train, these companies have popularized air travel. As soon as Terminal 2 reopened, some domestic flights operated by Air India and IndiGo were transferred from Terminals 1 and 3 to the renovated terminal. Runway 10/28, one of the airport’s four operational runways, also underwent repair work in 2025: the distance between the runway lights was increased from 650 to 900 meters, and the Instrument Landing System (ILS) was upgraded to ensure the runway’s availability in winter, even in foggy conditions.
In Goa, expansion work on the new international airport, which opened in 2023, continued in 2025 with the goal of increasing the airport’s capacity from 4.4 million passengers per year to nearly 8 million.
A 5th airport in India
Lastly, in December 2025, GMR Airports Limited officially took over operations at Nagpur, its fifth airport in India (four are already in operation, while Bhogapuram is scheduled to open in the summer of 2026). Located in the Vidarbha region at the geographical center of India, the airport is undergoing an ambitious expansion that will increase its capacity to 30 million passengers a year. The first phase of development involves the construction of a modern passenger terminal designed to handle 4 million passengers a year. The construction of a state-of-the-art 20,000-tonne freight facility will also help establish Nagpur as a key logistics hub for central India. Lastly, the airport will be equipped with a new control tower, and the airside infrastructure will undergo a complete overhaul, ensuring smooth operations and enhanced safety.