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India's Air Cargo Soars: Pharma and Smartphones Drive Premium Global Shipments Amid Trade Shifts

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Published on 17th November 2025, 7:41 PM

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Akshat Lakshkar | Whalesbook News Team

Overview

India's air freight sector is experiencing robust growth, with international traffic up 4.8% in April-September FY26, driven by high-value exports like pharmaceuticals and smartphones. Exporters are increasingly prioritizing speed and reliability over cost due to global trade uncertainties, leading to a surge in premium shipments. This shift benefits air cargo as routes to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East boom, balancing declines elsewhere.