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- GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited operates as a leading airport infrastructure company primarily involved in the development, modernization, operation, and management of airports. The company provides comprehensive airport services including passenger terminal management, aircraft handling, safety and security operations, cargo and logistics services, customs clearance, and integrated logistics solutions. It also delivers airport consultancy, engineering services, IT solutions, and energy services. GMR Airports Infrastructure manages major airport assets such as India's busiest Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, and is developing new airport projects including Bhogapuram Airport in India and Heraklion Airport in Greece. The company further operates aero services under the brand GMR AERO, encompassing duty-free retail, food and beverages, cargo, car parking, operations and maintenance, and project management consultancy, alongside running India’s largest third-party Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility via its subsidiary GMR Air Cargo and Aerospace Engineering Limited. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New Delhi, GMR Airports Infrastructure continues to expand its airport adjacency businesses and real estate development through its Aerotropolis concept, contributing to economic transformation in regions around its airports.
Recent major changes include the completion of the merger of GMR Airports Limited with GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited in July 2024, which streamlined the corporate structure to enhance shareholder value and brought airport assets closer to public shareholders with strengthened governance and a robust balance sheet. The company has also rebranded from GMR Infrastructure Limited to GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited following the demerger of its non-airport businesses into GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited, reflecting its focus on airport holdings. In 2024, GMR Airports formed a special purpose vehicle, GMR Cargo and Logistics Limited, to develop the cargo city project at Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a strategic expansion into cargo and logistics operations. Additionally, the company has submitted a tariff proposal for the fourth control period for Delhi Airport and increased operational capacity post-incident to ensure uninterrupted passenger services. The portfolio includes developing airport cities and integrated Aero services to enhance passenger experience and operational excellence across Asia-Pacific.