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MakeMyTrip returns to profit as bookings grow despite travel headwinds

MakeMyTrip returns to profit as bookings grow despite travel headwinds

MakeMyTrip reported a $1.8 million net profit for the quarter ended September 30, compared with a $5.7 million loss a year earlier.

The Nasdaq-listed travel company also recorded $46.2 million in adjusted net profit, up 27% from the same quarter last year.

Gross bookings grew 20.9% in constant currency to $2.72 billion, while revenue rose 11.2% in constant currency to $235.2 million.

The rupee’s fall against the dollar reduced reported growth, and higher fares and a weaker rupee dampened overseas travel from India.

Strong domestic demand partly offset those pressures, while constrained flight capacity also weighed on air ticketing.

Bus ticketing revenue rose 16.6%, but hotel and package revenue fell 1% year on year.

MakeMyTrip has filed confidentially for a subsidiary IPO, but its timing depends on regulatory approvals and market conditions.

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Mohit KabraGroup chief operating officer
Both high fares and constrained capacity impacted demand, leading to an overall decline in flown passengers.
via Business Standard
Rajesh MagowGroup chief executive officer
We delivered strong growth despite a challenging travel environment, with gross bookings increasing 20.9 percent year-on-year in constant currency to $2.7 billion.
via Business Standard
MakeMyTripCompany statement
Nevertheless, strong domestic travel demand during the quarter partially offset these factors and supported our overall performance.
via Hindu BusinessLine