The Airports Authority of India (AAI) reported a 55% rise in FY25 profit to ₹7,233 crore, driven by a surge in passenger movement from smaller cities under the UDAN scheme. Regional air connectivity initiatives have boosted traffic across Tier-2 and Tier-3 airports, enhancing AAI’s revenue from landing fees and airport services. This marks one of AAI’s best financial performances, reflecting India’s expanding aviation footprint.