{"id":17544,"date":"2025-11-17T12:03:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trending.niftytrader.in\/?p=17544"},"modified":"2025-11-17T12:03:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:33:49","slug":"spicejet-shares-gain-5-as-airline-plans-to-double-fleet-by-2025-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/spicejet-shares-gain-5-as-airline-plans-to-double-fleet-by-2025-end\/","title":{"rendered":"SpiceJet Shares Gain 5% as Airline Plans to Double Fleet by 2025-End"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"828\">SpiceJet shares jumped more than 5 percent on November 17 after the airline announced that it expects its operational fleet to double by the end of 2025, marking a major step in its ongoing turnaround efforts. The stock touched Rs 37.40 in early Monday trade.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1063\">In its latest investor presentation, the airline said its operational fleet had slipped to 19 aircraft in September, compared to 21 in June. However, it outlined a clear plan to significantly scale up capacity over the next year.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1133\">Operational Fleet to Double; Grounded Aircraft Returning<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1248\">According to SpiceJet, up to eight grounded Boeing aircraft are expected to rejoin the fleet by April 2026.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1414\">\n<li data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1293\">\n<p data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1293\">Two aircraft have already returned,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1341\">\n<p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1341\">Two more are expected by December 2025,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1414\">\n<p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1414\">The remaining four are planned for induction by early summer 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1561\">The airline said, <em data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1559\">\u201cBy the end of 2025, SpiceJet aims to double its operational fleet and nearly triple its Available Seat Kilometers (ASKMs).\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1716\">This marks a significant milestone in its growth roadmap, especially as the carrier works toward stabilising operations after multiple weak quarters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1716\"><em><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/content\/karnataka-rs613cr-sweeping-machines-controversy-bjp-alleges-scandal\/\">Karnataka\u2019s \u20b9613 Crore Road Sweeping Machine Plan Sparks Controversy; BJP Flags \u2018Massive Scandal\u2019<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1788\">Capacity Boost Expected to Improve Costs and Profitability<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"2029\">SpiceJet said that higher capacity and better aircraft utilisation are likely to materially reduce its CASK (Cost per Available Seat Kilometer).<br data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1945\" \/>Higher utilisation is expected to lift overall profitability, the airline added.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2218\">On the financial side, SpiceJet noted that liability restructuring remains ongoing, with major restructuring expected in Q3 and Q4, which should help strengthen its balance sheet.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2264\">Q2 FY26 Performance: Loss Widens<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2494\">In its Q2 FY26 results announced on November 12, SpiceJet reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 621 crore, higher than the Rs 458 crore loss in the same quarter last year. The airline attributed the weak performance to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2724\">\n<li data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2528\">\n<p data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2528\">Decline in passenger traffic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2563\">\n<p data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2563\">Higher foreign exchange losses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2602\">\n<p data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2602\">Costs related to grounded aircraft<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2669\">\n<p data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2669\">Additional expenses incurred for returning aircraft to service<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2724\">\n<p data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2724\">Airspace restrictions that increased operating costs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2834\">Revenue from operations fell 13% year-on-year to Rs 792 crore, compared with Rs 915 crore in Q2FY25.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"3002\">The company said the quarter was impacted by the seasonally weak period, coupled with adjustments for dollar-denominated obligations and elevated operating costs.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3033\">Stock Performance<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3083\">Despite recent volatility, SpiceJet shares have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3225\">\n<li data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3131\">\n<p data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3131\">Gained over 12% in the past month,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3186\">\n<p data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3186\">Fallen more than 18% over the past six months,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3225\">\n<p data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3225\">Dropped over 35% in 2025 so far.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3284\">The stock currently trades at a P\/E ratio of over 10.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3308\">Disclaimer<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3474\">The views and investment opinions cited are those of analysts and experts. 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