PRIVATIZING INDIA’S AIRPORTS: A SWOT-BASED POLICY REVIEW OF DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

This study presents a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), also known as Delhi International Airport (DIA), located in New Delhi, India. It is a prominent example of privatized airport management in India. This research analyzed the period from 2015 to 2024 following privatization. Through this case study, this paper contributes to the broader discourse on airport privatization in India, offering policy implications for future privatization initiatives under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The study highlights opportunities for investment, innovation, and global competitiveness while acknowledging threats such as regulatory uncertainties, monopolistic tendencies, and socio-political opposition.