Results · Mobility & Logistics
Ixigo reports 55% PAT growth in Q3 FY26
By Startup Enthusiast ·

- 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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