Major Shareholder, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo Airlines)
Net Worth: ₹4,500 Crore (Hurun India Rich List 2024)
Sector: Aviation, Transport, Family Holdings
Location: Gurugram, Haryana
Introduction
Jyoti Bhatia is a prominent member of one of India’s most influential business families — the co-founding group behind InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, which operates IndiGo Airlines, India’s largest airline by passenger volume. While she maintains a low public profile, her significant ownership stake and family legacy place her among Gurugram’s most powerful and resource-rich individuals.
Company Highlights
IndiGo, operated by InterGlobe Aviation, has become India’s aviation leader through efficiency, affordability, and massive scale. Though Jyoti Bhatia is not involved in daily operations, she holds substantial equity as part of the founding family, led by her brother Rahul Bhatia, Group MD of InterGlobe.
Key highlights of InterGlobe Aviation:
Market leader with over 60% domestic market share
Operations across 80+ domestic and international destinations
Listed on NSE and BSE with a strong ESG compliance roadmap
Headquarters and leadership team based in Gurugram
Major employer and contributor to Haryana’s economy and urban infrastructure
Social Commitment & Foundation Work
While Jyoti Bhatia herself does not have a publicly known philanthropic trust, the InterGlobe Foundation—the CSR and philanthropic arm of the family-led group—has led impactful initiatives across India.
Key areas of focus include:
Heritage restoration in partnership with ASI and INTACH
Water conservation and environmental protection projects
Community healthcare and COVID relief efforts
Programs for empowering women and artisans
Internal inclusion policies and ESG frameworks across aviation verticals
Jyoti Bhatia, through her ownership and influence, is closely tied to this ecosystem of responsible business practices.
Alignment with GBTG Mission
The legacy and economic presence of the Bhatia family in Gurugram make Jyoti Bhatia a key figure aligned with GBTG’s regional transformation mission. InterGlobe’s CSR themes naturally intersect with GBTG’s priority verticals:
Waterlogging and urban resilience, through water conservation projects
Women empowerment, via artisan-based livelihood programs
Cultural heritage, through restoration of public spaces and monuments
Environmental sustainability, linked to air quality and mobility solutions
Collaboration with GBTG
Jyoti Bhatia’s family network and proximity to InterGlobe’s philanthropic ventures offer meaningful opportunities to support Give Back to Gurugram (GBTG).
Potential collaboration areas include:
Restoration of public water bodies and green infrastructure in Gurugram
Sponsorship of city heritage mapping and cultural storytelling projects under GBTG
Co-supporting urban mobility experiments, like cycling lanes and smart bus stops
Partnering on aviation-sector-led skill development for youth in transport, hospitality, and safety
As a long-term investor in Gurugram’s growth and civic footprint, her influence could accelerate integrated public-private development in the city.
Recognition & Leadership
Ranked among India’s wealthiest women due to strategic holdings in InterGlobe
Part of one of India’s most admired business families, with strong roots in Gurugram
Known for discreet leadership and high-impact ownership in the aviation and hospitality sectors
Associated with a group that consistently ranks high on ESG and governance metrics