Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/12/1960 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Nainital, Uttarakhand, India |
Latest News about Rahul Bhatia
04/2026
Rahul Bhatia became interim CEO of IndiGo after CEO Pieter Elbers stepped down with immediate effect citing personal reasons. As co-founder and Group Managing Director of InterGlobe Aviation, Bhatia took over operational oversight of the airline.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Being the co-founder and Group Managing Director of IndiGo Airlines and InterGlobe Enterprises |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | The University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada |
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| Education | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering |
Personal Life
| School | Modern School on Barakhamba Road, New Delhi |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobby | Playing Golf |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Rohini Bhatia (Businesswoman; Chairperson of IndiGo Airlines Group's CSR committee) | ||||
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Career
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| Founded | InterGlobe Enterprises (1989) |
| Current Position | Group Managing Director of InterGlobe Enterprises; Interim CEO of IndiGo (as of 2026) |
| Co-founder | IndiGo Airlines (with Rakesh Gangwal) |
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| Net Worth | Approximately $6.5 billion (as of March 2026); Ranked 602nd on Forbes Global Billionaire List |
Favourites
| Holiday Destination | British Columbia, Canada |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rahul Bhatia holds the position of Group Managing Director at InterGlobe Enterprises. | |
| 2. Initially, the first office of Rahul was located at 66 Janpath in New Delhi. | |
| 3. In 2022, a viral picture of Rahul Bhatia surfaced online showing him traveling in Economy class on a flight from Bengaluru to Delhi, savoring tea with Parle-G biscuits. | |
| 4. Rahul Bhatia is known to indulge in alcohol at social gatherings and events. | |
| 5. In contrast to many business figures in the aviation sector, Rahul Bhatia leans towards casual shirts and kurta pajamas rather than business attire. | |
| 6. Rahul Bhatia founded InterGlobe Enterprises in 1989, initially focusing on air transport management services. | |
| 7. He met Rakesh Gangwal in 1985 while working on information technology for United Airlines in Chicago. |