MakeMyTrip has upgraded its AI travel assistant to Myra 2.0, bringing fully conversational booking journeys with integrated payments, multilingual voice support, and document uploads. The company says the upgrade is aimed at making personalized trip planning simpler and more accessible, extending beyond big metros to Tier 2 and smaller markets.
Nasdaq-listed travel tech firm MakeMyTrip is reportedly targeting an India listing in Q1 2027. Bloomberg says it has already roped in Axis Capital, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan as advisers, with more banks expected to join. The company plans to raise capital from domestic investors and use India-listed equity to fund growth, alongside a brand consolidation under one Indian entity.
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Online travel platform MakeMyTrip is reportedly exploring a Mumbai listing by the first quarter of 2027, using advisers including Axis Capital, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan. The strategy is aimed at tapping domestic capital and offering Indian-listed equity to fund growth. The company’s Nasdaq shares have fallen sharply over the past year, adding urgency to the plan.
Adani Airports has partnered with MakeMyTrip to launch a new duty-free pre-booking service for international travellers. Passengers can browse over 14,000 products from 100+ brands and reserve their duty-free purchases before reaching Adani-managed airports. The move is designed to cut down on airport waiting time while offering exclusive online deals for both departing and arriving travellers.
Indian airlines are accelerating direct ticket sales, challenging the long-standing advantage of online travel agents like MakeMyTrip. With the IndiGo and Air India duopoly tightening control over pricing, inventory, and customer funnels, OTAs may see tougher competition. The key question now is whether airlines can convert demand into direct bookings without losing customers to popular travel platforms.
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