ixigo

India’s online travel platform ixigo has entered a strategic partnership with OpenAI to integrate advanced artificial intelligence across its travel ecosystem. The collaboration aims to simplify trip discovery, enhance personalization and improve real-time decision-making for travelers. By embedding conversational AI and predictive intelligence into its platform, ixigo is positioning itself at the forefront of travel-tech innovation.

Indian travel technology firm Ixigo has strengthened its international expansion strategy by acquiring a minority stake in Spanish rail-focused platform Trenes for €11.7 million, equivalent to about Rs. 105 crore. The investment signals Ixigo’s intent to deepen its presence in Europe’s fast-evolving mobility market while diversifying beyond its core Asian operations. By partnering with a specialized rail aggregator, Ixigo gains access to advanced distribution capabilities, local market knowledge, and a customer base aligned with sustainable travel trends.

Online travel platform ixigo posted a robust 54% increase in net profit for Q3, reaching Rs. 24 crore, as travel bookings surged following seasonal and post-pandemic demand recovery. Revenue growth was supported by higher flight, train, and bus bookings, along with increased monetization from premium services and advertising partnerships. Operational efficiencies and digital platform optimization contributed to margin expansion, underscoring ixigo’s ability to scale profitably in India’s competitive travel-tech ecosystem.