**IndiGo Q3 Earnings: Profit Slide & Operational Headwinds** IndiGo reported a sharp decline in profitability for the third quarter, with net profit plummeting **75%** to **₹549 crore**. This contraction was primarily driven by exceptional one-time costs totaling **₹1,546.5 crore**, incurred for customer compensation and the financial impact of implementing new labor regulations. Operational stability was tested during the period due to pilot shortages that triggered widespread disruptions. A subsequent DGCA investigation highlighted management failures in planning and executing new rest rules. These regulatory and operational challenges have forced a revision of the airline's growth forecast.