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IndiGo invests Rs 10 crore in air taxi startup Sarla Aviation to power eVTOL plans
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Published on 24 April 2026
Archer deal fizzled over timelines before IndiGo doubled down
IndiGo has put Rs 10 crore into Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation, backing its electric flying taxi project Shunya eVTOL for an urban launch targeted in 2028 in Bengaluru. The investment comes after IndiGo’s earlier non-binding collaboration with Archer Aviation broke down due to timeline issues, pushing IndiGo to seek a fresh eVTOL partner.
- IndiGo invested Rs 10 crore in Sarla Aviation
- Sarla’s Shunya eVTOL is aimed at urban operations
- A 2028 Bengaluru launch is targeted by the startup
- IndiGo’s earlier Archer partnership fell through on timelines
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