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Ixigo reports 55% PAT growth in Q3 FY26

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Date
Company
Ixigo
What it does
Online travel booking platform
Kind
Results
Based in
Gurugram
Founded
2007
Sector
Mobility & Logistics

What they do

Ixigo posted INR 24 Cr profit after tax, up 55% year-on-year

What happened

Operating revenue rose 31% to INR 317.6 Cr, led by 50% flight revenue growth

Why it matters

Tax expense increased 44% to INR 8.5 Cr, with an exceptional loss of INR 2.8 Cr from gratuity liability

The details

  • Ixigo released its Q3 FY26 financial results on 22 Jan 2026.
  • The company posted a PAT of INR 24 Cr, showing 55% YoY growth.
  • Flight revenue reached INR 102.4 Cr, up 50% from INR 68.3 Cr last year.
  • Bus revenue grew 47% to INR 75.6 Cr, including higher employee benefits.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by 27% to INR 30.8 Cr during the quarter.
  • Tax expense rose 44% to INR 8.5 Cr due to standard corporate rates.
  • The company recorded a Gross Transaction Value of INR 4,902.9 Cr for gratuity liabilities.
  • Market capitalization stood at INR 10,320 Cr or roughly $1.1 billion.

The bigger picture

  • Competitor MakeMyTrip reported a loss despite higher revenue in the same period.
  • Profitability improvements highlight efficient cost management compared to peers.

About the business

  • The platform offers booking services for flights, trains, buses, hotels, and cabs.
  • Train bookings contributed 42% of total operating revenue in Q3 FY26.
  • Flight revenue accounted for 32% of the total operating income.
  • Bus revenue made up the remaining 24% of the operating revenue mix.
  • Gross Transaction Value (GTV) grew 21% to INR 4,902.9 Cr.
  • Flight GTV saw the highest growth at 36% year-over-year.
  • The company serves the 'next billion users' segment across India.
  • Proprietary algorithms and crowdsourced data power utility tools on the app.
  • B2B integrations include powering train bookings on the Rapido app.

What happens next

  • The company continues to expand AI capabilities for customer crisis management.
  • New services like Airport Cabs and roadside assistance are being launched.

Founders

  • Aloke Bajpai, Founder
  • Rajnish Kumar, Founder

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