India, Sept. 29 -- With over 5,000 pilots and 11,000 cabin crew, IndiGo expects the numbers to nearly double as it looks to expand its fleet over the next five years. In an interview with HT, IndiGo Group CHRO Sukhjit Pasricha spoke about talent, growth, and AI. Edited excerpts:

What strategies is the airline using to attract, develop, and retain talent in a highly competitive industry, especially for roles like pilots and cabin crew?

IndiGo has been a model of a steady inflow of young talent. I will call it a moulding factory, which develops talent. I think this has given us an edge. We have two major training centres in Gurugram and regional centres in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai for hiring people for functions like airport opera...