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How Indigo Became A Successful Airline Business In India? - Aditya Ghosh | FO338 Raj Shamani

06 Apr 2025

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Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ Timestamps:(00:00) – Intro(01:48) – Professional Journey(14:58) – Why Indigo is Profitable(28:01) – American Airlines(31:03) – Case Study: Singapore Airlines(33:11) – Why Air India Failed(44:12) – Advice for Entrepreneurs(51:20) – Airlines Cost Structure(58:57) – Why He Left Indigo(01:06:22) – How to Win in Airline Competition(01:11:50) – Toxic Work Culture(01:15:40) – Delayed Flight Losses(01:17:01) – Best & Worst Airline(01:18:32) – Most Searched Questions(01:26:12) – Working with Ritesh Agarwal & Rakesh Jhunjhunwala(01:33:51) – OutroIn this episode, we sit down with Aditya Ghosh, the business powerhouse behind Indigo’s meteoric rise and a key player in the Indian aviation industry. From his unlikely start in law to building one of the most profitable airlines in Asia, Aditya shares raw insights on leadership, decision-making, and what it really takes to scale in a cutthroat market.Why did Indigo succeed while others failed? What’s broken in India’s aviation model? And how do you build a winning culture in an industry where margins are razor-thin? Aditya doesn’t hold back as we unpack the real stories behind Indigo, American Airlines, and even the fall of Air India.We also dive into what most entrepreneurs get wrong about cost, competition, and culture. How do you know when it’s time to walk away? And what does it actually mean to "deserve to win"? From toxic work environments to delayed flight losses, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom and hard-earned truths.Towards the end, Aditya opens up about working with Ritesh Agarwal and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, and the life lessons he’s picked up along the way. If you're building something big or thinking of starting, this episode is packed with insights you won't find in business school.Subscribe for more such episodes!Follow Aditya Ghosh Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamadityaghosh/LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/aditya-ghosh-145569170About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamanihttps://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamanihttps://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRajhttps://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamanihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/#Podcast #FiguringOut #RajShamani #airlines #plane #indigo #akasaair #adityaghosh

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