The idea for EaseMyTrip came when the brothers, Nishant Pitti and Rikant Pitti used to book air tickets for their father's frequent business trips, and saved money in the booking process. Initially based out of their home garage as a travel agency, the duo lost all of the initialinvestment within the first three months.[2] Later on, references from family and friends helped and a major turnaround came when an airline noticed multiple bookings coming from a single email account and contacted the Pitti brothers to become its travel partner.[3]
In 2019, EaseMyTrip had a network of more than 42,000travel agents, 1,200 franchise outlets, 640 white-label solutions, and around 1,600 distributors.[4]
In September 2021, it became a unicorn after its market capitalisation crossed $1 billion.[15] In December 2021, the organisation hiredVijay Raaz andVarun Sharma as their brand ambassadors.[16]
EaseMyTrip acquired Spree Hospitality, a hospital management company established in 2011 by Keshab Baljee, for an undisclosed amount.[17][18] The company announced the acquisition of travel marketplace Traviate in October 2021.[19] EaseMyTrip acquired Yolobus, an intercity mobility platform, in 2021.[20]
On 17 September 2024, it announced its move into themedical tourism sector with the acquisition of a 49 per centequity stake in Pflege Home Healthcare for₹30crore, and a 30 per cent stake in Rollins International for ₹60 crore.[23][24]
In November 2024, EaseMyTrip acquired a 49% stake in Planet Education Australia. This move will expand its presence in international study tourism.[25]
On March 8, 2022,[when?] a consumer technology firm fromPune called udChalo filed a trademark infringement case against EaseMyTrip.[26] Previously,MakeMyTrip also moved toDelhi High Court against the company andGoogle both forTrademark violation.[27]
₹590 crore (US$70 million) (FY24)[1]
