India's airports handled a record 364,289 tonnes of air freight in June 2026, marking a 16% year-on-year increase from the 315,272 tonnes processed in the same month last year.
The surge highlights accelerating logistics throughput in the region, driven by strong growth in international cargo flows.
5% year-on-year increase in global air cargo demand for June.
Delhi emerged as the leading hub, processing over 100,000 tonnes of cargo for the third straight month.
This sustained volume at the capital's airports signals deepening integration of Indian supply chains into global trade networks, even as broader geopolitical pressures weigh on other corridors.
The domestic data outpaces the global average, with the International Air Transport Association reporting an 8.5% year-on-year increase in global air cargo demand for June.
That global rebound was partly fueled by a partial ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which eased tensions in key shipping lanes.