Archive · 7 Sep 2025
OYO Parent Company Rebrands to Prism
OYO's parent company, Oravel Stays Limited, has changed its name to PRISM.
This means the company managing OYO and its related businesses will now be called PRISM.
OYO will still be the name customers use to book hotels.
Ritesh Agarwal, the founder, announced the change, noting over 6,000 suggestions were considered.
PRISM represents the company's growth from budget hotels to broader travel experiences across multiple countries.
The goal is to provide a clearer identity for OYO's evolution.
Oravel Stays Limited, OYO’s parent company, has rebranded to PRISM.
OYO will continue to operate under its established brand.
Ritesh Agarwal shared the name change and the selection process.
Over 6,000 suggestions were submitted for the new name.
OYO was founded in 2012 and now operates in over 35 countries.
- Who
- Oravel Stays (OYO) rebranded to PRISM
- What
- Oravel Stays Limited changed its name to PRISM
- When
- September 7, 2025, as per Ritesh Agarwal's post on X.
- Where
- Globally, in over 35 countries
- Why
- To reflect its journey and diverse brands, representing clarity.
- New Corporate Entity
- PRISM
- Former Name
- Oravel Stays Limited
- OYO Founder
- Ritesh Agarwal
- OYO Customers
- Over 100 million
- Countries Served
- Over 35
- Name Suggestions Received
- Over 6,000
- Winning Name Contributors
- Siddhant, Prajwal, and Anand