GMR Group's subsidiary Delhi International Airport (DIAL) has received the go ahead from the regulator to significantly increase the User Development Fee (UDF) for the Delhi airport. The existing aeronautical tariff is being increased by around 148 per cent for the ongoing control period which ends Domestic passengers disembarking at the Delhi airport pay Rs 56 as UDF. Those boarding a flight will continue to pay the Rs 129 charge.

For departing passengers on international flights, the UDF has risen from Rs 129 to Rs 650. The landing and parking charges for airlines too has been rationalized. GMR Airports said it will implement the order with effect from April 16, 2025.

"In order to achieve the Hub Vision of Delhi Airport and to encourage international long haul flights, the Landing charges for Wide body aircraft The Delhi Airport has been justifying the demand for higher UDF citing insufficient cashflows and the developmental cost. It is projecting a loss of Rs 1,794 crore in FY25. keeping them competitive with airport charges at similar airports, GMR Airports said.