Indigo Denies Claims of Banning Sindoor, Tilak, Calls Reports Fabricated

IndiGo Denies Prohibiting Staff from Wearing Religious Markers

IndiGo, one of India's leading airlines, has denied claims that it prohibits staff from wearing religious markers such as sindoor and tilak. The controversy erupted after a user shared screenshots of what appear to be IndiGo's grooming handbooks on social media.

According to the documents, the airline appears to explicitly ban items like tilak, sindoor, mangalsutra, and kalawa, while allowing other religious markers such as hijab and turban. However, a company spokesperson has stated that these documents are incorrect and that they should not be shared without verification.

IndiGo has assured that its policies, especially for cabin crew and pilots, are designed in-line with global best practices and with the primary objective of ensuring safety of operations and well-being of its crew and customers onboard. The airline has also stated that its policies are designed to foster an inclusive workplace and that the safety and well-being of its crew, customers, and employees continue to be its highest priority.

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| Comparison of Restricted Religious Markers | | --- | --- | | Restricted | Permitted | | Tilak | Hijab | | Sindoor | Turban | | Mangalsutra | | | Kalawa | |

In a statement to Mint, a company spokesperson requested everyone to exercise caution and refrain from sharing unverified or fabricated documents. IndiGo remains committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and ensuring the safety and well-being of its crew, customers, and employees.