IndiGo appoints Amitabh Kant as non-executive director on board

IndiGo on Thursday announced the appointment of former NITI Aayog CEO and India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, as a Director on its Board. The appointment, however, remains subject to shareholder approval and security clearance from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).

In an exchange filing, the airline stated, “The Board of Directors at its meeting held today, July 3, 2025, approved the appointment of Mr. Amitabh Kant (DIN: 00222708) as a Director, effective from the date of receipt of security clearance from MoCA. The appointment is also subject to the approval of the shareholders of the Company."

Kant recently concluded his three-year tenure as India’s G20 Sherpa on June 16, during which he played a pivotal role in shaping India’s global economic diplomacy and G20 presidency. A veteran bureaucrat with over four decades of service, he previously served as CEO of NITI Aayog and held several key roles across ministries.