Rahul Bhatia, the co-founder and Managing Director of InterGlobe Aviation, has temporarily taken charge of the airline’s management following the resignation of CEO Pieter Elbers.
The airline announced that Bhatia will oversee the operations of IndiGo until a new chief executive is appointed. Elbers stepped down from his role with immediate effect, citing personal reasons.
In an official statement, the airline said that Rahul Bhatia will manage the affairs of the company on an interim basis, ensuring continuity in leadership and operations during the transition period.
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After taking charge, Bhatia said he feels a deep sense of responsibility toward the airline and its stakeholders, including customers, employees and shareholders. He added that the airline will continue focusing on service excellence, operational reliability and long-term growth.
Rahul Bhatia Background
Rahul Bhatia is one of the founding figures behind IndiGo and currently serves as the Group Managing Director of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of the airline.
He founded the InterGlobe group in 1989, initially focusing on air transport management. Over the years, he expanded the group into a diversified aviation and travel ecosystem.
The company’s businesses now include operations in aviation services, hospitality, logistics, airline management, pilot training, technology services and aircraft maintenance engineering.
Bhatia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, and has played a key role in building IndiGo into India’s largest airline by market share.
Net Worth
According to Forbes, Rahul Bhatia’s estimated net worth is around $6.5 billion as of March 2026. With this wealth, he is ranked around 602nd on the global billionaire list.
His fortune is largely linked to his stake in InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo, which has grown rapidly in the past two decades to become one of the leading low-cost carriers in Asia.
Future Leadership at IndiGo
With Bhatia temporarily managing the airline’s affairs, the company is expected to begin the search for a new chief executive who will lead the next phase of growth.
Industry observers say the transition comes at a time when IndiGo is expanding its fleet, international routes and long-haul operations, making the choice of the next CEO crucial for the airline’s future strategy.