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IndiGo’s premium pivot and SpiceJet’s financing challenge

Ameya Joshi examines IndiGo’s business-class launch and Middle East expansion alongside SpiceJet’s proposed capital raise, asking how each airline’s business model is changing.

3 Aug 202431 min

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The first episode of The Indian AvGeek features one the most respected analysts of the Indian aviation industry, Ameya Joshi from networkthoughts.com as we discuss Indigo’s business class launch, how they have pivoted from their original business model, how their network continues to evolve and grow with the recent Middle East expansion. We also discuss SpiceJet board’s approval of Rs 3000 crore QIP, their never-ending financial/legal troubles and whether is there a way out from all this mess for SpiceJet. Join your host Vishal Mehra, and Ameya Joshi for this insightful episode, and please do leave us a rating and your feedback. Thank you.

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Ameya Joshi

Ameya Joshi is the founder of Network Thoughts, an aviation analysis publication. His conversations with Vishal Mehra examine how Indian airlines choose routes, fund growth and change their business models. Repeat appearances follow IndiGo, SpiceJet and the development of Indian hubs. His contribution connects the announcements passengers see with the commercial choices behind them.