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Non-Air Categories Fuel MakeMyTrip’s Growth, Reflecting a Shift Toward Premium and Diversified Travel Demand

MakeMyTrip’s FY25 growth was powered by hotels and packages, while air ticketing growth remained moderate. Non-air categories now contribute over 40% of gross bookings, reflecting a structural shift toward premium, experience-driven travel demand.

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Segment-level data shows a clear shift in MakeMyTrip’s revenue mix, with non-air verticals driving growth in recent years.

  • Air ticketing rose modestly from $4.9 B in FY24 to $5.9 B in FY25, signaling volume stabilization after the post-pandemic rebound.
  • Hotels and packages surged to $2.4 B in FY25, nearly 1.6× higher than FY23, driven by premium leisure and international travel.
  • Bus ticketing also maintained steady growth, reaching $1.25 B, aided by Tier-2 adoption and digital expansion.
  • H1 FY26 bookings totaled $2.9 B in air$1.3 B in hotels, and $0.8 B in bus, putting the platform on track for another record year.

What It Means

  • Category diversification: MakeMyTrip’s dependency on air travel continues to decline, with 42% of total bookings in FY25 coming from non-air categories.
  • Premium travel mix: Growth in hotels and packages underscores a structural shift toward higher-value, experiential travel.
  • Sustained platform strength: The company’s ability to scale across verticals highlights ecosystem maturity and resilience against air travel cyclicality.

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