Adani Eyes Ground Handling at Mumbai and Ahmedabad Airports

06 Jun 2025 CW Team

Billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate is exploring bids to provide ground handling services at Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports as part of its strategy to diversify into new business areas. This move follows the exit of Turkish operator Celebi Hava Servisi AS from India after its security clearance was revoked due to national security concerns.

Speaking at an aviation industry event in New Delhi, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd CEO Arun Bansal confirmed that the company is “evaluating” bids for these two airports. A closely held unit of flagship Adani Enterprises Ltd, Adani Airport Holdings currently operates eight airports across India, including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and the upcoming facility in Navi Mumbai.

This expansion aligns with Adani’s broader approach of growing into allied sectors that complement its existing ports, power, and infrastructure businesses. The opportunity arose following Celebi’s abrupt withdrawal last month, after India’s civil aviation security agency revoked its security clearance. Celebi operated ground handling at nine Indian airports, including major hubs in New Delhi and Mumbai. Its exit came after Turkey expressed support for Pakistan during recent conflict tensions with India.

If successful, Adani would become the third ground handling service provider at both Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports, in line with Indian regulations requiring all major airports with over a million annual passengers to have three such operators.

India’s aviation sector is poised for significant growth, driven by ongoing investment from major airlines and government-backed infrastructure projects. The country currently has over 140 operational airports and plans to increase this number to 350 by 2047, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.

Infrastructure Transport

13 Oct 2025

Tata, Airbus to Build India’s First Private Helicopter Line

In a landmark development for India’s aerospace sector, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus will establish the country’s first private-sector helicopter assembly line in Vemagal, Karnataka. The facility will manufacture the Airbus H125 and H125M, marking a significant milestone in India’s push for self-reliance in aviation and defence manufacturing. The new Final Assembly Line (FAL) will produce the H125, the world’s best-selling single-engine helicopter, known for its versatility and performance in extreme environments. The first ‘Made in India’ H125 is expected to ro..

NeGD to Support Bharat Taxi in Building Cooperative Ride Platform

In a significant move for India’s digital and mobility transformation, the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) of the Digital India Corporation, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has entered into an advisory partnership with Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, the company behind Bharat Taxi — a first-of-its-kind, cooperative-led national ride-hailing platform. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between NeGD and Sahakar Taxi to provide strategic advisory and technical support covering key areas such as platform integration, cybersecurity..

MeitY Hosts Pre-Summit for India–AI Impact Summit 2026

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, hosted a series of Pre-Summit events for the upcoming India–AI Impact Summit 2026 at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 in New Delhi. These sessions mark a key milestone ahead of the main summit, scheduled for 19–20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Delivering the inaugural address, S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, highlighted India’s innovative and frugal approach to AI development. “We have adopted innovative means by learning from others’ experiences to build projects and products that..