A major controversy has emerged around IndiGo Airlines after reports claimed that the company’s co-founder exited with nearly ₹40,000 crore at a time when the airline was facing a financial crisis. Following differences with Rahul Bhatia, co-founder Rakesh Gangwal reportedly stepped down and rebranded himself as a “passive investor,” allegedly selling his stake worth ₹40,000 crore. The development has triggered intense debate in the corporate and aviation sectors.