- IndiGo will launch the first route from Kolkata to Guangzhou on October 26, 2025.
- The move signals a gradual diplomatic thaw and renewed confidence between the two countries.
- Direct flights will reduce travel costs and improve logistics for trade and investment.
- Tourism and business travel are expected to rebound as mobility improves.
- Stronger air links will support supply chains in electronics, pharma, renewables, and EPC sectors.
- The reopening aligns with wider regional economic integration efforts under BRICS and RCEP.
- It is seen as a confidence-building step that may lead to broader economic engagement.
