EaseMyTrip Expands into Real Estate, Finance, Beauty, and Hospitality with Rs 514 Crore Investments
Mumbai-based online travel platform EaseMyTrip has announced significant investments totaling ₹514 crore, marking its largest diversification move yet. The company will fully acquire AB Finance Pvt. Ltd. and take strategic stakes in other sectors.
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EaseMyTrip envisions building a comprehensive ecosystem that spans travel, hospitality, wellness, lifestyle, and finance to deepen customer engagement and capture more value across related verticals. These investments will build upon its already strong footprint in online travel bookings, hotel stays, holiday packages, and ancillary services, with the aim of solidifying its position as a diversified consumer brand offering seamless experiences beyond just ticketing.
Financially, EaseMyTrip has demonstrated impressive growth. It posted a record gross merchandise value (GMV) of ₹8,691.6 crore in FY25, with key sectors like hotels and holidays jumping 189% year-on-year in Q4 FY25. Operating revenue for the year stood at ₹587.3 crore, accompanied by an EBITDA of ₹161.2 crore, reflecting 26.7% margins. The company’s profit after tax in FY24 was ₹215 crore with a 16% increase over FY23.
EaseMyTrip recently underwent key leadership changes to support its growth and diversification plans. Founder Nishant Pitti was appointed Chairman and Managing Director, steering the company’s long-term strategy around innovation, business expansion, and stakeholder value creation. Co-founder Prashant Pitti has stepped back from daily management to focus on entrepreneurial and social ventures, while retaining his role as a promoter. Vikas Bansal has been inducted as a Whole-time Director, marking a strengthened leadership team aligned with future goals. The company also announced key leadership changes: Sankalp Kaul has been appointed as CTO, and Manmeet Ahluwalia as CMO.
EaseMyTrip’s move to acquire stakes in complementary businesses across finance, hospitality, beauty, and real estate represents a strategic pivot to build a holistic lifestyle and travel ecosystem, increasing revenue diversification and customer touchpoints. Backed by strong financial performance and a focused leadership transition, the company is positioning itself to thrive in India’s evolving consumer landscape. Its multi-pronged growth approach, leveraging synergistic sectors, will likely make EaseMyTrip a formidable player well beyond traditional travel bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key sectors EaseMyTrip is investing in with its recent diversification move?
EaseMyTrip is investing in finance, hospitality, beauty, and real estate sectors through strategic acquisitions and stake acquisitions.
How much is EaseMyTrip investing in these new sectors?
EaseMyTrip is investing a total of ₹514 crore across these new sectors.
What is the main goal of EaseMyTrip's diversification strategy?
The main goal is to build a comprehensive ecosystem that spans travel, hospitality, wellness, lifestyle, and finance, enhancing customer engagement and capturing more value across related verticals.
What are the recent leadership changes at EaseMyTrip?
Founder Nishant Pitti was appointed Chairman and Managing Director, Prashant Pitti stepped back from daily management, and Vikas Bansal was inducted as a Whole-time Director. Additionally, Sankalp Kaul was appointed CTO, and Manmeet Ahluwalia as CMO.
What was EaseMyTrip's financial performance in FY25?
In FY25, EaseMyTrip posted a record gross merchandise value (GMV) of ₹8,691.6 crore, with operating revenue at ₹587.3 crore and an EBITDA of ₹161.2 crore, reflecting 26.7% margins.
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