Secure airside transit passenger logistics platform
The Opportunity
IGI T3's new airside transfer system will handle 105,000 transit passengers annually moving between aircraft without city-side access. Airlines, ground handlers, and airport operators need real-time visibility into passenger flow, baggage routing, and bottleneck management within secure zones—a capability that doesn't exist in India's airport ecosystem yet.
Market Size
₹18-22 Cr addressable market — based on ₹15-20L per major Indian airport × 8-10 airports with international hubs + ancillary services (ground handling, baggage ops, retail)
Business Model
SaaS platform providing real-time passenger tracking, baggage reconciliation, and airside bus dispatch optimization for transit passengers. Freemium model: basic tracking free; premium tier (₹8-12L/year per airport) for predictive analytics, bottleneck alerts, and retail foot-traffic insights.
Annual SaaS license per airport terminal: ₹8-12L/year × 8-12 airports = ₹7-12 Cr ARR by Year 3API integration fees for ground handlers and airlines: ₹2-5L per integration × 15-20 handlers = ₹30-100L/yearData licensing to retail/F&B operators for passenger dwell-time analytics: ₹20-40L/year per airport
Your 30-Day Action Plan
Interview IGI T3 operations team, ground handlers (SATS, Celebi), and airline operations heads to map exact data flows and pain points in current transfer workflows
Map technical requirements: passenger ID tracking (APIS integration), baggage reconciliation APIs, real-time bus/pier occupancy data sources; confirm IATA/DGCA compliance rules for secure-zone data handling
Build wireframes for operations dashboard; secure non-binding MOU from one ground handler or airline to pilot MVP at T3 Pier C launch
Begin MVP development focused on APIS data integration + real-time occupancy dashboard; file for DGCA certification pre-approval
Compliance & Regulatory Angle
DGCA approval for secure-zone data handling; IATA APIS compliance; data residency under BharatStack guidelines; GST 18% on SaaS; ISO 27001 audit required by airports within 12 months
Ready to Act on This Opportunity?
Generate a 7-step execution plan — validate the market, build the MVP, model the financials, map the risks, and ship in 30 days.