Hyderabad’s aviation gateway has emerged as one of Telangana’s most significant economic anchors, with a new assessment estimating that the Hyderabad Airport economic impact contributed nearly ₹68,000 crore to the state’s gross value added (GVA) in 2024–25 while supporting around 3.5 lakh jobs.
The findings, prepared by the National Council of Applied Economic Research, position the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport as a core growth engine in the region’s transition towards a globally connected services and manufacturing economy.When the adjoining airport-linked business district developed by GMR Group is factored in, the combined Hyderabad Airport economic impact rises further, both in terms of output and employment. Analysts estimate that the airport ecosystem accounts for more than five percent of Telangana’s GVA, underlining the structural weight of aviation infrastructure in shaping regional competitiveness.
The study disaggregates the impact into direct airport operations, supply-chain linkages and induced household spending. Core aviation activities alone generated thousands of crores in value, while multiplier effects across logistics, hospitality, ground handling and ancillary services pushed total economic output significantly higher. Urban economists point out that such indirect effects are often where airports reshape local economies, influencing real estate markets, warehousing demand and commercial development.Cargo performance has been particularly relevant for Hyderabad’s life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors. Dedicated temperature-controlled facilities at the airport have strengthened export reliability to markets across Europe, West Asia and Southeast Asia. Industry observers note that efficient air logistics have become central to time-sensitive pharmaceutical supply chains, enhancing the city’s global trade footprint.
Passenger growth has also reinforced the Hyderabad Airport economic impact. The airport handled close to 30 million passengers in FY25, serving dozens of domestic and international destinations. Connectivity improvements are widely seen as catalysts for investment flows, especially in technology services, global capability centres and high-value manufacturing.Looking ahead, projections suggest that by the late 2030s the airport and its surrounding commercial district could more than double their current contribution to state GVA, potentially supporting close to one million livelihoods. Such expansion, however, will require parallel investments in surface transport links, energy efficiency and climate-resilient infrastructure to manage rising volumes sustainably.
Urban planners caution that airport-led growth must be integrated with metropolitan land use strategies to avoid unchecked sprawl and infrastructure strain. Transit connectivity, green building standards and inclusive employment pathways will determine whether the Hyderabad Airport economic impact translates into broad-based prosperity.As Telangana deepens its position in global trade networks, the airport’s trajectory offers insight into how strategic infrastructure can anchor economic transformation—provided governance, environmental safeguards and long-term planning remain aligned.
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