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MakeMyTrip Myra 2.0: AI-asssistant to help completing travel bookings through voice conversations
Technology | May 14, 2026, 10:52 AM ISTMakeMyTrip introduced Myra 2.0, an upgraded AI-powered travel assistant that can now handle complete travel bookings through a single conversational interface. The assistant supports voice-based bookings in eight languages, integrated payments, passport OCR uploads and contextual travel assistance.
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MakeMyTrip’s Multilingual AI travel assistant launched with voice assistant and more
Technology | Aug 11, 2025, 03:06 PM ISTMakeMyTrip’s Multilingual GenAI Trip Planning Assistant marks a major milestone in India’s travel industry. By enabling end-to-end, voice-and-text-driven trip planning in both English and Hindi (with more languages on the way), the platform is set to democratise travel booking for millions.
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MakeMyTrip introduces ‘Seat Availability Forecast’ for train bookings: Plan smarter, book earlier
Technology | Jun 08, 2025, 04:02 PM ISTMakeMyTrip has launched ‘Seat Availability Forecast’ to help train travellers know when confirmed seats might run out. The AI-powered tool, along with Sold-out Alerts, ensures smarter and stress-free bookings.
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Indian Railways passengers: This app predicts when train tickets will sell out
Technology | Jun 03, 2025, 06:57 AM ISTMany passengers often encounter issues with seat availability when finalising their travel plans. This app notifies users about the timeline for when tickets are likely to sell out.
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MakeMyTrip introduces 'Seat Availability Forecast' to help train travellers avoid waitlists
Business | Jun 02, 2025, 10:13 PM ISTMakeMyTrip said its data shows that nearly 40 per cent of users book train tickets across multiple sessions, often over several days.
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MakeMyTrip introduces 'part payment option' for international flight bookings: Check details here
Business | Jan 08, 2025, 12:44 PM ISTThe exact percentage of the upfront payment will be determined by factors such as the airline, travel sector, and the advance purchase window. The remaining balance must be paid either before the travel date or within 45 days of booking, whichever comes first, at no additional cost.
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Boycott MakeMyTrip and Goibibo: What's the matter?
Technology | Apr 03, 2024, 06:44 PM ISTThe ongoing debate on social media has been putting light on the fate of these travel companies which has been alleged for lack of data protection. As the scrutiny intensifies, the discussion will surround these issues that remain a focal point of public discourse.
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Bigg Boss 17: Here's how you can be a part of Salman Khan's show
Entertainment | Jan 19, 2024, 06:42 PM ISTIf you are a big Bigg Boss fan and ever desire to spend a day inside the BB House, then the makers of the show have announced a piece of good news for you. Scroll down to know more details on how to get inside the Bigg Boss 17 House officially.
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MakeMyTrip ties up with Meru to offer sanitized cab services at major airports
Business | Jun 10, 2020, 03:04 PM ISTMakeMyTrip on Wednesday said it has partnered with Meru to provide sanitized cab services for all the major airports across the country. Through this partnership, the company aims to continue extending a seamless and connected air travel experience on a single platform – from booking flight tickets to experiencing a safe and contactless cab journey, with greater emphasis on hygiene and safety of travellers
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MakeMyTrip to lay off 350 employees as tourism sector hit hard amid coronavirus crisis
Business | Jun 01, 2020, 10:19 AM ISTMakeMyTrip will be laying off 350 employees, as the Covid-19 pandemic on travel has hit hard to the travel industry. Group Executive Chairman Deep Kalra and Group CEO Rajesh Magow have written to employees, saying that they have analysed the impact closely over the last two months and spent time thinking about business recovery.
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Probe order against Oyo, MakeMyTrip after allegations of unfair business practices
Business | Feb 25, 2020, 01:11 PM ISTThe Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday ordered a detailed investigation against MakeMyTrip and OYO for allegedly indulging in anti-competitive business practices. While ordering the probe, CCI also noted that a case against MMT and OYO for entering into a vertical arrangement having an appreciable adverse effect on competition (AAEC) in the market is also "prima facie" made out.
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MakeMyTrip founder Deep Kalra steps down as CEO, Rajesh Magow to take over
Business | Feb 12, 2020, 01:16 PM ISTDeep Kalra, the founder of online travel agency MakeMyTrip, has stepped down as group chief executive officer (CEO) of the Gurugram-based company, with MMTco-founder and India CEO Rajesh Magow Rajesh Magow taking over the lead.
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MakeMyTrip looks to add over 10,000 alternative accommodations in India in 2020
Business | Nov 17, 2019, 12:25 PM ISTCurrently, the company has 1,70,000 bookable properties in India and overseas in the alternative accommodation segment which includes villas, apartments, homestays, guesthouses and hostels, among others.
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Will extend full cooperation in CCI probe: MakeMyTrip
Business | Oct 30, 2019, 09:52 PM ISTThe regulator has ordered a detailed investigation against MakeMyTrip-GoIbibo and hospitality services provider OYO after finding that prima-facie they have violated competition norms.
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Flipkart joins hands with MakeMyTrip for online bookings
Technology | Apr 05, 2018, 01:29 PM ISTThe tie-up also helps in furthering Flipkart's goal of being a "one-stop destination" for all digital transactions, added the CEO of Flipkart Kalyan Krishnamurthy.
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MakeMyTrip to raise Rs 2110 crore through equity financing deals
May 04, 2017, 10:03 AM ISTThe company elaborated that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreements for a placement of its ordinary shares worth USD 165 million (the ‘Placement’).
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MakeMyTrip to acquire rival Ibibo Group in biggest online travel deal in India
Oct 19, 2016, 02:19 PM ISTOnline travel rivals MakeMyTrip and ibibo Group have announced that they were merging the both firms together in an equity deal that will create one of the leading travel groups in India.
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MakeMyTrip under scanner for Rs 75 crore alleged tax evasion
Jan 17, 2016, 03:02 PM ISTNew Delhi: Online travel company MakeMyTrip is under probe for alleged service tax evasion of Rs 75 crore.The Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence (DGCEI) has registered a case against the online travel services provider
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Online retailers go 'offline' to woo customers
Feb 22, 2015, 02:44 PM ISTNew Delhi: Even as retail chains scurry to open online stores to cash in on the e-commerce boom in the country, firms like MakeMyTrip, CarTrade, FirstCry and Lenskart are planning to build their offline presence
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MakeMyTrip launches SMS-based bus ticket booking service
Jun 27, 2013, 08:28 PM ISTNew Delhi, June 27: Online travel company MakeMyTrip on Thursday launched India's first SMS-based bus ticket booking service which will complement its online booking business."We have chosen bus booking through our SMS service first. We