What if a simple idea took India from dusty bus stands to dreamy getaways with a single click? MakeMyTrip isn’t just a travel app—it’s a desi travel titan that’s fueled our wanderlust for two decades! Welcome to Day 10 of Desi Brand Diaries, our daily dive into India’s most epic homegrown brands. We’re cracking open a fresh tale every day—from tech rebels to fashion mavens—to make you fall in love with shopping local. Yesterday, we styled up with W for Woman; today, let’s jet off with MakeMyTrip’s story and explore how it’s charted India’s travel revolution!
How MakeMyTrip came into existence?
It all took flight in 2000, when Deep Kalra quit his banking gig to launch MakeMyTrip from a Gurgaon garage. India’s travel scene back then? A mess of offline agents, endless queues, and no transparency. Deep’s bet: an online platform to book flights and hotels—radical when only 5 million Indians were online (TRAI, 2000). With $2 million from eVentures, he launched makemytrip.com, targeting NRIs first, then pivoting to India as internet boomed. By 2005, they nabbed 70% of India’s online flight bookings—think Rs500 Delhi-Mumbai tickets when agents charged double.
By 2025, MakeMyTrip’s a Rs50,000-crore giant (projected from Rs12,000-crore FY23, ET), with 60 million+ app downloads and tie-ups across flights (IndiGo), hotels (Oyo), and buses (RedBus, acquired 2016). Their Gurgaon HQ drives AI-powered deals—like ₹1000-off Goa stays—while acquisitions (Goibibo, 2016) and IPO buzz (NASDAQ, 2010) cemented their reign. From a garage spark to a travel empire, MakeMyTrip’s turned India’s “ghoomne chalo” dreams into reality, one booking at a time.
Travel & Shopping Hacks
Want MakeMyTrip’s magic on a budget? Book a ₹3000 Goa flight midweek—saved me Rs1500 last trip versus weekend fares. For stays, snag their Rs2000 hotel combos (room + breakfast)—beats Rs5000 offline rates, tested in Jaipur. Road trip hack: Use their bus filter for Rs500 sleeper tickets—comfy and Rs200 cheaper than trains, my Diwali win. Shopping tip: Flash sales (e.g., 25% off flights) pop post-10 PM—stack RealCash cashback for an extra Rs500 off, a trick I’ve nailed thrice. Offline gem: Visit MakeMyTrip kiosks in malls for unlisted vouchers—scored a Rs1000 coupon once!
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Glow On, Cash In – What’s Next?
Hooked on MakeMyTrip’s travel spark? Why not turn your trips into extra cash? At RealCash, we’re your deal-soaring pals—think cashback on every MakeMyTrip booking, exclusive coupons to fuel your next adventure, and an affiliate program that pays you to explore. Picture this: You’re sipping chai in Manali, booked via MakeMyTrip, and your friend asks, “How’d you score that deal?” You share your RealCash link—they book, and you pocket Rs 500 while they trek. Or imagine a family vacay: You plan via your link, your sibling books too, and you’re Rs300 richer as they unwind! Join us today, blast those deals to your crew, and let’s roam the savings together! Don’t miss tomorrow—Day 11 of Desi Brand Diaries unveils another Indian legend that’s spiced up our lives. Catch you then!
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