In an industry crowded with household names, ixigo is making a surprising ascent — quietly, deliberately, and with structural strength that suggests it is more than just another online travel agency (OTA). Once a niche metasearch for flights, the Gurgaon‐based firm is now staking a claim for dominance across rail, air, buses, and hotels, especially in India’s underserved heartlands.
A transformational funding moment
The latest signal of confidence came in October 2025, when Dutch technology investor Prosus committed ₹1,296 crore (about $146 million) to acquire a 10.1% stake in ixigo via a preferential share issuance. This is not just financial backing — it also gives Prosus a board seat, a
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