Ixigo is an Indian online travel aggregator and meta-search company that provides booking and information services for flights, trains, buses, hotels and cabs. The platform is operated by Le Travenues Technology Limited and is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. It is widely used in India for its train-related applications and AI-driven trip planning features.
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Type | Public company |
| Industry | Online travel, technology |
| Legal entity | Le Travenues Technology Limited |
| Headquarters | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Founders | Aloke Bajpai, Rajnish Kumar |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Products | ixigo (flights/hotels), ConfirmTkt, AbhiBus |
| Stock listings | BSE, NSE |
Overview
Ixigo functions both as a travel booking platform and as a meta-search engine that compares fares and availability across airlines, the Indian Railways system, bus operators and hotel suppliers. The company has positioned itself around the next-billion Indian users, with a particular focus on tier-2 and tier-3 cities, and has built a portfolio of mobile-first applications oriented towards rail and bus travellers.
Background
Ixigo was founded in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar, both former employees of travel-technology firms in Europe. The company began as a fare-comparison portal for flights and hotels and gradually expanded into train and bus services, where it built a strong user base owing to features such as PNR status checking, train running status, seat availability prediction and journey planning.
Over time, ixigo developed proprietary tools using machine learning, including utilities for predicting train confirmation chances and flight delays. The company also acquired complementary brands in adjacent segments: ConfirmTkt, a train booking platform, and AbhiBus, a bus ticketing service.
History
- 2007: Le Travenues Technology Private Limited founded; ixigo launched as a travel meta-search website.
- 2010s: Shift towards mobile applications; introduction of dedicated train and flight apps.
- 2021: Acquisition of ConfirmTkt, expanding train ticketing capabilities.
- 2021: Acquisition of AbhiBus, adding scale in bus booking.
- 2024: Initial public offering; equity shares listed on the BSE and NSE.
Products and services
- ixigo trains: Train booking via IRCTC integration, PNR tracking, live status and travel utilities.
- ixigo flights and hotels: Aggregation and booking across domestic and international carriers and accommodation providers.
- ConfirmTkt: Train booking application with confirmation prediction and alternate route suggestions.
- AbhiBus: Bus ticketing platform serving private operators and state road transport corporations.
- Cabs and ancillary services: Intercity cab booking and travel insurance offered through partner integrations.
Corporate structure
The parent company, Le Travenues Technology Limited, operates the ixigo brand along with its subsidiaries. Aloke Bajpai serves as chairman and chief executive officer, while Rajnish Kumar is group co-chief executive officer. The company is headquartered in Gurugram, with engineering and operations teams distributed across multiple Indian cities including Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
Significance
Ixigo is regarded as one of the principal online travel aggregators in India, alongside firms such as MakeMyTrip, Yatra and EaseMyTrip. Its emphasis on train and bus travel distinguishes it from competitors that historically focused on air travel and hotels, and gives it significant reach among non-metropolitan users. Its 2024 listing made it one of the few Indian travel-technology companies to be publicly traded on Indian exchanges.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata entry: Q5975736
- Le Travenues Technology Limited, corporate disclosures and stock exchange filings.