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Key Information — Cochin International Airport (CIAL)
Location: Nedumbassery, Kochi, Kerala (about 28 km from city center)
Started Operations: 25 May 1999
Business Model: Public–Private Partnership (PPP)
Ownership: Mix of Government of Kerala, NRIs, institutional investors (~18,000–19,000 shareholders from ~29 countries)
Runway: ~3,445 m, can handle a wide variety of aircraft.
Passenger Traffic: ~111.96 lakh (11.2 million) in FY 24–25, per CIAL data
Financials (FY 2024–25): Revenue ~₹1,142 crore, Profit ~₹489.84 crore
Dividend Track Record: Has paid regular dividends; for FY 2022–23, CIAL declared 35% dividend.
Sustainability:
First airport in the world to be fully powered by solar energy.
Total solar capacity: ~50 MWp, generating ~200,000 units/day.
Winner of UN’s “Champions of the Earth” award for its green energy efforts.
Major Expansion & Projects:
“CIAL 2.0” – A ₹200-crore modernization & digitization initiative (AI, automation, cybersecurity).
Terminal expansion: new international apron, more aerobridges, commercial zones, a Taj hotel, cargo terminal, etc.
Developing an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility.
Safety and Rescue: Recently added advanced firefighting infrastructure — including a firefighting robot & boom lift.
Investor Base:
Highly diversified — includes Kerala government, NRIs, industrialists, financial institutions.
Strong non-aero business potential via land development, hotel, commercial zones.
Key Strengths & Strategic Advantages
Sustainability Leadership: Its green energy model (solar, clean power) makes CIAL a global leader in sustainable airport operations.
Robust Financial Performance: Record profits and revenue growth in recent years suggest strong financial health.
High Passenger Throughput: Consistent growth in passenger numbers; strong international + domestic mix.
Diversified Revenue Potential: Not just aeronautical revenue—significant upside from real estate (hotel), MRO, cargo, and retail.
Technological Innovation: Digitization through CIAL 2.0 shows commitment to making operations smarter, safer, and more efficient.
Strong Governance & Community Ownership: A broad shareholder base including individuals and institutions gives it stability and trust.
CIAL Unlisted Shares
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| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan | Chairman |
| Adv. P. Rajeeve | Non-Executive Director |
| Adv. K. Rajan | Non-Executive Director |
| Sri. E. K. Bharat Bhushan | Independent Director |
| Smt. Aruna Sundararajan | Independent Director |
| Sri. Yusuffali M.A. | Non-Executive Director |
| Sri. N.V. George | Non-Executive Director |
| Sri. S. Suhas IAS | MD |
| Dr. P. Mohamad Ali | Non-Executive Director |
| Smt. Sarada Muraleedharan IAS | Additional Director |
| Dr. V. Venu IAS | Additional Director |
| Sri. E.M. Babu | Non-Executive Director |
Financial Highlights
(All figures Crores unless or otherwise specifically mentioned)
| Particulars | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
| Revenue from Operations | 502 | 940 | 1158 | 1310 |
| EBITDA | 227 | 563 | 722 | 789 |
| PBT | 48 | 391 | 599 | 693 |
| PAT | 35 | 292 | 448 | 516 |
| EPS (INR) | 0.92 | 7.63 | 9.37 | 10.79 |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Face Value (INR) | 10 |
| ISIN | INE02KH01019 |
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