Today, on April 1, 2025, MakeMyTrip (MMT), India’s largest online travel platform, celebrates a significant milestone few startups achieve: —25 years of reshaping an industry. From its humble beginnings in 2000 as a dot-com era experiment to becoming a $10+ billion GMV Nasdaq-listed powerhouse, MakeMyTrip’s journey mirrors India’s digital evolution. Starting a niche service provider catering to the US-India diaspora, MakeMyTrip’s journey till now is one of resilience, innovation, and strategic growth.
Last year was monumental for MakeMyTrip as it delivered a record-breaking performance in FY23-24, achieving all-time highs in Gross Booking Value, EBITDA, and profits. The company is growing 1.5x faster than the industry, with Q3 2025 results showcasing this momentum.
In an exclusive interview with ET Travel World, Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder and…