India, Oct. 29 -- The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is set for a major capacity upgrade, one that will add nearly 20% more passengers by 2029-30 without dismantling Terminal 2 (T2), its chief executive officer (CEO) Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said on Wednesday.

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which manages the airport, plans to raise IGIA's annual handling capacity from 10.5 crore passengers to 12.5 crore through targeted expansions at Terminals 1 and 3, rather than building a new terminal immediately.

DIAL chief executive officer (CEO) Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said the increase will come from three key projects - constructing a new Pier "E" at Terminal 3, which will add 1-1.2 crore passengers annually (CPA), easing congest...