Kochi: The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has said that it has reported its highest-ever annual financial performance, registering a record profit of over Rs 500 crore, for the first time in the company's history. Giving details, CIAL said that in the financial year which ended on March 31, 2026, it reported a total revenue of Rs 1,220 crore, registering a 6.6 per cent year-on-year growth. "Net profit increased from Rs 499 crore in the previous financial year to Rs 502 crore, making it the first time the airport operator has recorded an annual profit exceeding Rs 500 crore," it said. The company intends to offer specialised consultancy services, like airport master planning, runway development, cargo infrastructure, ground handling services, duty-free operations, commercial development and real estate management, to airports across India, CIAL said. Besides the chairman, Ministers P K Kunhalikutty and Roji M John also joined the CIAL Board as directors, it added.