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    Yatra Online Q1 FY27 earnings call

    YATRA
    Consumer Services·13 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    Yatra Online Limited reported a resilient Q1 FY27 with gross bookings up 17% YoY to INR21,007 million, driven by strong B2C and hotel performance. However, revenue declined 10.4% YoY to INR1,879 million, and Adjusted EBITDA fell 39.4% to INR151 million, primarily due to geopolitical impacts on high-margin MICE business and temporary air margin pressures. The company is strategically investing in AI, B2B offerings like Travel Pro, and international expansion, expecting margin recovery to 20%+ in H2 and 30%+ midterm.

    Highlights

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    • Gross bookings increased 17% YoY to INR21,007 million, demonstrating resilience despite market disruptions.

    • Total transactions grew 12% YoY, indicating continued customer engagement.

    • Air passenger volumes increased 5% YoY, nearly doubling the industry growth rate and reflecting market share gains.

    • The corporate business added 53 new customers with an expected annual billable potential of INR2,223 million, providing a healthy pipeline.

    • The stand-alone hotel business performed exceptionally well, with gross bookings growing ~34% YoY, revenues increasing ~62%, and room nights growing ~30% YoY.

    Concerns

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    • Revenue from operations decreased 10.4% YoY to INR1,879 million, primarily due to lower MICE top lines.

    • Adjusted EBITDA decreased 39.4% YoY to INR151 million, impacted by MICE disruption, air margin pressure, and strategic investments.

    • MICE top line was approximately INR300 million lower YoY, resulting in a INR60 million impact on gross margin.

    • Air margins remained under pressure, declining from 4.6% to 4.2% during the quarter.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Gross Bookings21,007 Mn+17%YoY
    2. 02Gross Margin1,227 Mn+6.1%YoY
    3. 03Revenue from Operations1,879 Mn-10.4%YoY
    4. 04Adjusted EBITDA151 Mn-39.4%YoY
    5. 05PAT3.4 Mn

    Segment breakdown

    • Air Ticketing16,579 Mn81.1%
    • Hotels and Packages3,876 Mn18.9%
    Donut· Share of Gross Bookings

    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Liquidity

    Cash ₹1,976.9 million

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    30% plus
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    20% plus
    		Medium
    Business Mix
    Air to Hotel Mix
    50-50
    		High

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    MICE Bookings and Margin Profile Recovery

    Q2 and H2 FY27
    CurrentQ1 volumes impacted, Q2 volumes trending 50% higher than Q1 with healthier margin profile.
    TargetContinued strong growth and margin normalization.

    Why it matters

    MICE is a high-margin business, and its recovery is crucial for overall margin improvement and achieving midterm EBITDA targets.

    in the first half of the current quarter, which is quarter two, our MICE bookings are already trending at approximately 50% higher than Q1.

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical Uncertainty and International Travel Disruption

    West Asia conflict disrupted air connectivity and MICE activities, leading to lower international travel and MICE top lines, impacting Q1 financials. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Elevated Airfares and Capacity Constraints

    Rerouting of flights and capacity issues led to higher airfares, deterring large group movements and corporate travel, and putting pressure on air margins. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Temporary Margin Compression

    Lower MICE top line, shift to domestic group travel, and investments in the Kanoo project resulted in a 39.4% YoY decrease in Adjusted EBITDA. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Uncertainty in Corporate Structure Merger Timeline

    The merger process involving multiple jurisdictions and regulatory bodies (SEC) is ongoing, making it difficult to provide an exact timeline for completion. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “Q2 volumes are looking 50% better than what we have seen in Q1 and the margin profile of the groups that we have received and are executing are far better as well. So, we do not expect a very prolonged change in the business now.”

    Addresses the significant Q1 MICE impact and provides positive forward-looking indicators for Q2, suggesting a temporary disruption.

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    Detailed Narrative

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    AI Integration and Technology Focus

    Yatra is actively integrating AI across its platform to enhance search, recommendations, and conversational interfaces, aiming to simplify travel for users and improve operational efficiency. Management believes AI will fundamentally change the economics of managed travel by automating routine workflows, surfacing saving opportunities, and improving policy compliance. This strategic investment is viewed as a structural advantage for driving sustainable top-line growth and improving operating efficiency over time⏳.

    02

    Market Trends and Q1 FY27 Performance Overview

    India's online travel market is projected for high-single to low-double-digit CAGR growth over the next several years, supported by rising disposable income and digital adoption. Despite geopolitical disruption🌐s impacting international travel, domestic air passenger traffic grew 2.3% YoY. For Q1 FY27, Yatra reported gross bookings of INR21,007 million, up 17% YoY, and total transactions grew 12%. However, revenue from operations decreased 10.4% YoY to INR1,879 million, primarily due to lower MICE top lines.

    03

    MICE and Corporate Travel Headwinds & Recovery Outlook

    The MICE segment faced significant headwinds in Q1 due to geopolitical uncertainty🌐, resulting in a INR300 million lower top line and a INR60 million impact on gross margins. Despite this, the corporate business continued strong customer acquisition, adding 53 new customers with an expected annual billable potential of INR2,223 million. Management noted that Q2 MICE bookings are already trending 50% higher than Q1 with a healthier margin profile, suggesting the Q1 impact was temporary and recovery is underway.

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    Strategic Investments for Future Growth

    Yatra is making key strategic investments to expand its market reach and capabilities. This includes strengthening its B2B business with 'Travel Pro,' an MSME offering that has already secured over 30 new customers representing approximately INR800 million in annual billable potential. The company is also expanding its addressable market through 'RECAP,' an expense management solution with over 20 customers, and extending its corporate capabilities internationally via a partnership with Kanoo Travel in the Middle East, with revenue from this partnership expected from July onwards.

    05

    Segmental Performance and Margin Dynamics

    The air ticketing business saw gross bookings increase 18% YoY to INR16,579 million, but air margins declined from 4.6% to 4.2% due to supply cuts and incentive finalization delays. In contrast, the Hotels and Packages segment demonstrated robust growth, with gross bookings up 13% YoY to INR3,876 million, and stand-alone hotel gross bookings growing 34% YoY. Overall Adjusted EBITDA decreased 39.4% YoY to INR151 million, impacted by MICE, air margin pressure, and Kanoo project investments, but management anticipates margin recovery to 20%+ in H2 and 30%+ midterm.

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    Working Capital Initiatives and Corporate Structure Update

    Yatra is actively pursuing initiatives to improve working capital management, including developing a corporate card platform with banks to optimize MDR costs and partnering with major financial institutions for BTA and CTA card platforms. These initiatives are high priority but have long lead times. Additionally, the complex merger of Yatra India with the parent company, involving multiple jurisdictions and regulatory approvals, remains a key priority, though management indicated it is challenging to provide an exact timeline for its conclusion.

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