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Who Is Rahul Bhatia? IndiGo Co-Founder Takes Interim Leadership Charge As Pieter Elbers Exits

TT Editor·Updated: 10 Mar 2026 7:50 pm IST
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Who Is Rahul Bhatia? IndiGo Co-Founder Takes Interim Leadership Charge As Pieter Elbers Exits

Rahul Bhatia, co-founder of IndiGo, has assumed interim leadership following the departure of CEO Pieter Elbers. This leadership change comes in the wake of significant operational challenges that the airline has recently faced, marking its worst disruption to date. With Elbers' resignation, Bhatia's extensive experience in the aviation sector will be crucial as IndiGo seeks to stabilize its operations and regain passenger confidence. Bhatia's return to a more prominent role in the company reflects the airline's urgency to navigate through these turbulent times, especially as it strives to maintain its position as India's largest airline. The transition occurs against a backdrop of increased competition in the aviation industry, necessitating effective leadership to steer IndiGo towards recovery and growth.

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