InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) announced the immediate resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Pieter Elbers, effective at the close of business on March 10, 2026. The Board accepted his resignation, citing personal reasons and waiving his notice period. In the interim, Mr. Rahul Bhatia, Managing Director, will assume the management of the airline’s affairs until a new leader is appointed, which is expected shortly.
Immediate Cessation of CEO Services
InterGlobe Aviation Limited informed the stock exchanges today, March 10, 2026, that the Board of Directors acknowledged the resignation tendered by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Pieter Elbers. Mr. Elbers will be relieved from his duties effective immediately at the close of business hours on March 10, 2026. The resignation letter confirms the decision was based on personal reasons, and the company agreed to waive the standard notice period.
Interim Leadership Structure
Following the departure, Mr. Rahul Bhatia, Managing Director, will temporarily take charge of the airline’s operations. The Board stated that Mr. Bhatia’s return to management aims to strengthen the Company’s Culture, reinforce Operational Excellence, and deepen the commitment to customers. A search for a new leader is underway, with an announcement expected in short order.
Chairman’s and MD’s Remarks
Mr. Vikram Singh Mehta, Chairman of the Board, expressed thanks to Mr. Elbers for his service and wished him well. Meanwhile, Mr. Bhatia stated his renewed commitment to the airline he co-founded, emphasizing a focus on Culture, Service Excellence, and Stakeholder Trust. IndiGo continues to aim for strategic focus on serving India with a professionally managed and operationally reliable airline.
About IndiGo’s Recent Performance Highlights
The organizational announcement provided context on IndiGo’s standing. The airline operates a fleet of 400+ aircraft and runs 2200+ daily flights, connecting 95+ domestic and 40+ international destinations. In the calendar year CY25, IndiGo welcomed 124 million customers. Furthermore, the airline was recognized as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ by Skytrax in 2025 and ranked the sixth Most Punctual Airline in Asia-Pacific by Cirium.
Source: BSE
