Rahul Bhatia Net worth: Indias largest airline IndiGo has achieved immense success in a very short time. Thanks to its low-cost model and extensive domestic network the airline has become the countrys most profitable airline. As a result of the massive success enjoyed by the airline IndiGo co-founder Rahul Bhatia has seen a tremendous increase in his wealth. According to real-time Forbes data his net worth now stands at $8.7 billion (approximately Rs 76000 crore). Moreover Rakesh Gangwal his co-founder is estimated to have a net worth of $5.9 billion. Who is Rahul Bhatia? For those unversed Rahul Bhatia is the Group Managing Director of InterGlobe Enterprises. He is also the Promoter and Managing Director of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) Indias largest airline.  Rahul Bhatias biggest asset is a stake in InterGlobe Aviation whose IndiGo is Indias biggest airline by market share. How Rahul Bhatia founded IndiGo Airlines? IndiGo launched its first flight on August 4 2006 between New Delhi and Imphal. After almost a decade of operations and success IndiGo brought its initial public offering (IPO) in 2015. As of today the company is at the forefront of Indias aviation sector and the rapid increase in the wealth of its co-founders is a testament to this success. The companys current market cap is approximately ₹2.19 lakh crore. Story highlights: IndiGo Airlines launched its first flight on August 4 2006. Rahul Bhatia is the Promoter and Managing Director of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo). As of date IndiGo Airlines is Indias largest airline. How IndiGo transformed the face of the Indian aviation industry? In less than two decades IndiGo has transformed the face of the Indian aviation industry. From once a relative unknown it now ranks among the leading airlines not only in India but also in Asia. Growing passenger confidence punctual flights and low fares have made it the preferred choice of the general public.