IndiGo appoints Amitabh Kant as non-executive director to its board
Kant, a former Indian bureaucrat and governance reformer, brings over four decades of experience to the board. He has served in prominent roles such as India's G20 Sherpa, CEO of NITI Aayog, and was instrumental in initiatives like Make in India, Startup India, and Incredible India. Known for spearheading large-scale sustainability projects like the Green Hydrogen Mission and transformative mobility programs, Kant is expected to contribute significantly to IndiGo's vision of becoming a global aviation player by 2030.
Vikram Singh Mehta, Chairman of the board, welcomed Kant, highlighting his global and administrative expertise as valuable for IndiGo's ambitious international expansion plans.
With a fleet of over 400 aircraft operating 2,200+ daily flights across 90+ domestic and 40+ international destinations, IndiGo continues to strengthen its leadership in the Indian and global aviation market.
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Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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