Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

On July 3, 2025, IndiGo Airlines appointed Amitabh Kant as a Non-Executive Director on its Board of Directors. Kant, a former CEO of NITI Aayog and India's G20 Sherpa, brings decades of policy experience and leadership in national programs such as Make in India and Startup India. His appointment is viewed as a strategic step to support IndiGo's ambitions for global expansion and operational excellence. With a strong background in governance, innovation, and international relations, Kant is expected to contribute significantly to the airline's long-term growth strategy and its vision of positioning India as a major travel and aviation hub.