Cochin Airport posts record Rs 502 crore profit in FY26: Keralam CM Satheesan
Kochi, August 9
Cochin International Airport Limited recorded its highest-ever net profit of Rs 502 crore in the financial year 2025-26, crossing the Rs 500-crore mark for the first time, Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan said on Sunday.
CIAL recorded total revenue of Rs 1,220 crore during the year, while its Board recommended a 55 per cent dividend to shareholders.
"A proud moment for Keralam. CIAL (Cochin International Airport Limited) has recorded its highest-ever net profit of Rs 502 crore in 2025-26, crossing Rs 500 crore for the first time, on a total revenue of Rs 1,220 crore with the Board recommending a 55% dividend to shareholders," Satheesan said in a post on X.
The airport handled 1,14,42,583 passengers, or around 1.14 crore, during the year and recorded 73,134 aircraft movements.
According to the Chief Minister, CIAL remained above the one-crore passenger mark for the fourth consecutive year despite a difficult period for the aviation sector.
"The airport handled 1,14,42,583 passengers and 73,134 aircraft movements this year, staying above the one-crore mark for the fourth year in a row despite a difficult period for the sector," he said.
CIAL is also set to expand into airport consultancy, offering its expertise to airports across India. The company will share its expertise in areas including airport master planning, runway, cargo and ground handling as part of the expansion, the CM said.
"CIAL will now expand into airport consultancy, sharing its master planning, runway, cargo and ground handling expertise with airports across India," Satheesan said.
The Chief Minister also congratulated the management, staff and shareholders of CIAL on the performance.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Proud moment indeed! 💪 Despite the aviation sector challenges, CIAL has delivered consistent results. 1.14 crore passengers is no small feat. The dividend of 55% will definitely make the shareholders happy. Kudos to the entire team!
Impressive financial performance! The consultancy expansion is a logical next step. CIAL has proven its capability in managing an airport efficiently. This is how infrastructure should be developed and managed in India. 👏
Good figures, but let's not forget the airport is heavily dependent on NRI remittances and Kerala's tourism. The real challenge will be sustaining this growth when the Gulf economy slows down. Hope the management has a long-term strategy beyond just current profits.
Absolutely delighted to see CIAL thriving! 😊 The fact that it crossed 1 crore passengers for the 4th consecutive year shows the trust people have in this airport. The consultancy expansion will also create more job opportunities for Kerala's talented youth. Great initiative by the CM to highlight this achievement.
Excellent example of infrastructure development outside the major metros. CIAL's success story should be replicated across other states. The 55% dividend is particularly impressive - it shows the airport is not just profitable but also generous to its investors. Well done! 🛫
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