India Billionaires
Rahul Bhatia, founder of InterGlobe Enterprises, transformed India’s aviation sector through IndiGo, now the country’s largest airline. An engineer by training, Bhatia started with software and travel in the late 1980s before launching IndiGo in 2006. His disciplined focus on cost control, reliability, and customer satisfaction reshaped air travel in India. InterGlobe has since diversified into hospitality and logistics. Known for hard-nosed execution and strategic thinking, Bhatia supports aviation safety and educational philanthropy. His leadership has earned international awards for innovation and operational excellence.
Timeline
1989: Founds InterGlobe Enterprises (travel services).
2004: Secures license to launch IndiGo.
2006: IndiGo’s first flight.
2010s: IndiGo becomes India’s largest airline.
2015: Successful IPO of IndiGo.
2020s: Expands into hotels, logistics, and allied sectors.
