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Changi Airport Group Chairman Lim Ming Yan said the group is closely monitoring opportunities for airport projects in India, describing the country as a key growth market. Speaking at the ET Now Global Business Summit 2026, he highlighted the importance of partnering with local players to create a win-win situation. The group, which operates Singapore Changi Airport, already has investments in Durgapur Airport in West Bengal. Lim noted that India's civil aviation infrastructure has improved significantly over the past two decades and is poised for continued expansion as the government pushes airport development through public-private partnerships.
Changi Airport Group (CAG) is closely tracking emerging opportunities in India's fast-growing aviation market and is open to participating in upcoming airport projects, its Chairman Lim Ming Yan said on Saturday. Advertisement
Speaking at the ET Now Global Business Summit 2026, Lim described India as a strong growth market and indicated that the Singapore-based airport operator is evaluating multiple avenues to expand its footprint in the country.
We monitor very closely, and we are watching in fact on how we could perhaps be involved with some of these airport projects... there are many ways in which you can get involved,Lim said.
Changi Airport Group operates Singapore Changi Airport, one of Asia's most connected international aviation hubs, providing connectivity to around 170 cities globally. The group is known for its expertise in airport management, operations, and infrastructure development.
India is currently one of the world's fastest-growing civil aviation markets, driven by rising passenger traffic, expanding regional connectivity, and infrastructure upgrades. The government has been offering more airports to private players under the public-private partnership (PPP) model to boost efficiency and investment in the sector.
Changi Airport Group already has a presence in India through its investment in Durgapur Airport in West Bengal. Lim said the airport has been performing well despite being relatively small in scale.
Durgapur airport was doing very well, he noted, adding that the group has been able to add value to the airport through its operational and technical expertise.
Lim emphasised that partnerships with local stakeholders are critical for success in India's diverse and dynamic market. While Changi Airport Group brings technical competency and global best practices in airport management, local partners can contribute their understanding of regulatory, commercial, and operational aspects specific to India.
To work with partners who can take care of some aspects of the business, and we bring some value that we are good at... that perhaps will be a win-win situation, he said.
He also observed that India's civil aviation infrastructure has improved significantly over the past 20 years, reflecting sustained policy focus and investments in airport modernisation and expansion. According to him, this trajectory of improvement is likely to continue as the country seeks to meet growing passenger demand and enhance global connectivity.
With its track record in managing one of the world's leading airports, Changi Airport Group's interest underscores international investor confidence in India's aviation sector. As more airport assets are opened up under the PPP framework, global operators are expected to play a larger role in shaping the next phase of India's aviation infrastructure growth.
Source - PTI
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