Hyderabad Airport Gets a Credit Boost as Moody’s Upgrades Rating

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has received a credit rating upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service, moving to Ba1 with a stable outlook. The improved rating reflects the airport’s strong market position, strategic location, and financial resilience, reinforcing its role as a key aviation hub in India.  

 

Financial and Operational Strengths:  

- The upgrade highlights Hyderabad Airport’s ability to maintain steady revenue growth and operational efficiency.  

- Moody’s cited the airport’s low concession revenue share payment to the government as a factor supporting its financial stability.  

- Passenger traffic has shown consistent recovery, with domestic travel nearing pre-pandemic levels and international traffic expected to fully rebound in the next fiscal year.  

- The airport’s ongoing expansion program, valued at approximately 55 billion rupees, is set to enhance capacity and commercial offerings.  

- The stable outlook reflects Moody’s confidence in the airport’s ability to manage financial leverage and sustain long-term growth.  

 

Sources: Economic Times, Yahoo Finance, Moody’s Investors Service.