The percentage of hike could not be immediately ascertained. IndiGoâs âemployee benefit expenseâ in FY 2017-18 was Rs 2,455 cr. The move comes as airlines are staring at increased operating costs due to crude oil touching $80 to a barrel and rupee again touching 70 to a dollar. The pay hike was possibly necessitated to soothe frayed nerves of employees.
