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Indian Airline Stocks Soar as Ceasefire Lifts Market Mood


Updated: May 12, 2025 09:42

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Indian airline shares took to the skies on Monday, rising by as much as 10% in early business as markets applauded the unexpected ceasefire deal between Pakistan and India. The ceasefire deal, announced on the weekend after days of high border tensions, relieved investors straight away and saw a broad across-the-board recovery in the airlines sector.
 
Major Highlights:
  • Aviation Stocks Rally: InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) shares rose as high as 9.8% to ₹5,599, taking its market cap to ₹2.1 lakh crore. SpiceJet rose 10% to ₹47.52, with its market value going up to ₹6,085 crore. The rally came in spite of the continued temporary shut-downs of 32 airports in northern and western India, reflecting investor hope for a return to normalcy and robust future demand.
  • Market-Wide Rally: The upbeat mood was not restricted to airlines. The Sensex rallied 1,850 points, while the Nifty 50 index rose more than 2% to hit a high of 24,550, both recovering from last week's declines following the war. Experts said that the ceasefire took away the biggest overhang on sentiment, especially for travel, tourism, and logistics companies.
  • Geopolitical Relief: The ceasefire came four days after a fierce exchange of missiles and drones and was regarded as a substantial diplomatic achievement. Analysts think the de-escalation will be good for consumer confidence, travel bookings, and business activity, which should positively impact airlines in the short term.
  • Analyst Outlook: Market analysts foresee ongoing momentum if the truce is maintained, with airline shares well-placed to perform better as airspace restrictions are relaxed and operations return to normal.
With peace negotiations soothing nerves and travel demand poised to recover, Indian airline shares are soaring on renewed optimism.
 
Sources: Fortune India, Times of India, Financial Express

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