TBOTEK - TBO Tek
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
TBO Tek's latest investor presentation addresses the potential impact of AI on travel distribution, asserting that its B2B model remains resilient against disintermediation. The company highlights its massive scale, featuring over 1 million hotels and 50,000 transacting agents across 140 source markets. A significant focus is placed on the luxury segment via 'Classic Vacations,' which reported a high 24.9% take rate in Q3 FY26 and an average booking size of $8,600. The strategy involves leveraging AI for complex itinerary creation and operational efficiency to maintain a structural moat that software alone cannot replicate.
- Global scale with 50,000+ annual transacting agents, 1 million+ hotels, and 750+ airlines across 30,000 destinations.
- Classic Vacations brand demonstrates strong luxury performance with a 24.9% take rate and $475 million GTV for 2024.
- Infrastructure moat includes payment rails across 88 currencies and 24/7 support in 16 languages across 140 source markets.
- Introduction of AI-powered 'Connected Trips' tool to enable agents to sell high-value personalized itineraries.
- Focus on operational leverage through Agentic AI to drive workforce efficiency and workflow automation.
TBO Tek Limited has announced the relocation of its registered office within New Delhi, effective March 1, 2026. The office is moving from South Extension Part-I to a new location in Aerocity near the Indira Gandhi Airport. This change is being made within the same city limits and follows the provisions of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. As an administrative update, it has no material impact on the company's financial performance or business strategy.
- Registered office shifting from South Extension Part-I to Aerocity, New Delhi
- New location: Unit No. 501, 5th Floor, Worldmark-4, Gateway District, Aerocity
- Change becomes effective from March 1, 2026
- Relocation is within the same city limits, maintaining regulatory continuity
TBO Tek Limited has announced that Mr. Ankush Arora, the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), will be stepping down from his role effective February 28, 2026. The resignation is attributed to personal reasons and follows a prior intimation made by the company on September 17, 2025. The company has updated its senior management list, which currently includes 7 key personnel across finance, operations, and product divisions. This transition appears to be planned, given the advance notice provided in earlier regulatory filings.
- Mr. Ankush Arora to cease being the Chief Human Resource Officer on February 28, 2026.
- The resignation is cited as being due to personal reasons as per the regulatory filing.
- The company maintains a senior management team of 7 members following this departure.
- The transition follows a timeline established in a previous disclosure dated September 17, 2025.
TBO Tek Limited has appointed Ms. Aditi Madhok-Naarden as its Global Chief Human Resources Officer, effective February 23, 2026. She brings over 20 years of international HR leadership experience from major global firms including IBM, MasterCard, and Deutsche Bank. This strategic hire is intended to support TBO's global expansion as it manages a workforce of approximately 2,700 employees across six continents. The move highlights the company's focus on institutionalizing its leadership to manage its vast network of 159,000+ travel buyers across 100+ countries.
- Ms. Aditi Madhok-Naarden joins as Global CHRO with over 20 years of international experience.
- Previous leadership roles held at blue-chip firms including IBM, MasterCard, Deutsche Bank, and Infosys.
- TBO Tek currently employs approximately 2,700 people across six continents.
- The company operates a B2B travel platform connecting 159,000+ travel buyers in over 100 countries.
TBO Tek reported a consolidated revenue of ₹784 crore for Q3 FY26, marking the first quarter of integrating the Classic Vacations acquisition. The enterprise take rate stood at 8.08%, significantly bolstered by Classic Vacations' 24.94% headline rate, while the organic business maintained a steady 6.04%. Although the gross profit to adjusted EBITDA conversion dipped slightly to 23.7% from 25.3% YoY due to integration complexities, the overall GTV to adjusted EBITDA conversion improved to 1.18% from 1.05%. Management noted a strong 16% YoY organic growth in the air business and confirmed that cross-selling synergies have already begun.
- Consolidated revenue for the quarter reached ₹784 crore with an enterprise take rate of 8.08%.
- Organic air business demonstrated a strong recovery with 16% year-on-year growth.
- Enterprise GTV to Adjusted EBITDA conversion improved to 1.18% compared to 1.05% in Q3 FY25.
- Classic Vacations is already among TBO's top 20 customers following the start of inventory cross-selling.
- Full platform migration for Classic Vacations is expected to be completed within the next 2-3 quarters.
TBO Tek Limited has initiated a postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for the continuation of Mr. Bhaskar Pramanik as a Non-Executive Independent Director. Under SEBI regulations, a special resolution is required for a director to continue serving after attaining the age of 75, which Mr. Pramanik will reach in March 2026. His current five-year term is scheduled to run until November 23, 2026. The voting process will be conducted electronically between February 14 and March 15, 2026.
- Special resolution proposed for Mr. Bhaskar Pramanik to remain Independent Director after turning 75 in March 2026.
- The director's current 5-year tenure is valid until November 23, 2026.
- Remote e-voting period is set from February 14, 2026, to March 15, 2026.
- Cut-off date for eligibility to vote was February 6, 2026.
- Results of the postal ballot will be announced within two working days of the voting conclusion.
TBO Tek reported a robust Q3 FY26 performance with Revenue from operations jumping 86% YoY to ₹784.3 Cr, significantly aided by the integration of Classic Vacations. Gross Total Value (GTV) reached ₹9,709 Cr, marking a 35% increase, while organic GTV grew 21% to ₹8,664 Cr. Adjusted EBITDA (before M&A costs) rose 53% YoY to ₹115 Cr, reflecting strong operational momentum despite margin shifts. The company's global expansion continues with Europe and APAC contributing 30% and 25% respectively to the Hotels & Ancillaries segment GTV.
- Revenue from operations grew 86% YoY to ₹784.3 Cr in Q3 FY26
- Gross Total Value (GTV) increased by 35% YoY to ₹9,709 Cr
- Adjusted EBITDA (before M&A costs) rose 53% YoY to ₹115 Cr
- Monthly transacting buyers increased by 16% YoY to 33,324
- Europe and APAC emerged as leading regions, contributing 30% and 25% to segment GTV
TBO Tek Limited has officially released the audio and video recording of its earnings conference call held on February 11, 2026. The call focused on the company's unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine-month period ending December 31, 2025. This filing is a standard regulatory requirement under SEBI (LODR) Regulations to ensure transparency for all shareholders. Investors can access the recording via the company's website to hear management's detailed commentary on business performance.
- Earnings conference call conducted on February 11, 2026, following Q3 results.
- Covers financial performance for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
- Compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
- Recording link is publicly available on the company's official website for investor review.
TBO Tek reported a robust Q3 FY26 performance with revenue growing 86% YoY to ₹784 Cr, significantly boosted by the integration of Classic Vacations. Gross Transaction Value (GTV) reached ₹9,709 Cr, a 35% increase, driven by strong performance in Hotels and Ancillaries which grew 46% YoY. While Adjusted EBITDA grew 53% to ₹115 Cr, PAT growth was more modest at 7.4% YoY, reaching ₹54 Cr, reflecting acquisition-related impacts. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with ₹1,492 Cr in cash despite significant acquisition-related outflows during the quarter.
- Revenue from operations jumped 86% YoY to ₹784 Cr, while GTV grew 35% to ₹9,709 Cr.
- Adjusted EBITDA (before M&A costs) rose 53% YoY to ₹115 Cr, with GTV to EBITDA conversion improving to 1.18%.
- Monthly Transacting Buyers (MTB) increased 16% YoY to 33,324, led by a 49.1% surge in international business.
- Hotels + Ancillary segment saw over 30% growth across Europe, APAC, and MEA markets.
- Cash and equivalents stood at ₹1,492 Cr after accounting for ₹979 Cr in acquisition-related outflows.
TBO Tek reported a strong Q3 FY26 with revenue growing 86% YoY to ₹784 Cr, driven by the first-time consolidation of Classic Vacations. Adjusted EBITDA (before M&A costs) rose 53% YoY to ₹114.7 Cr, while Gross Profit increased 63% to ₹483 Cr. The enterprise take rate improved significantly to 8.08%, though the organic business take rate remained steady at 6.04%. Despite a ₹979 Cr cash outflow for acquisitions, the company maintains a robust liquidity position with ₹1,492 Cr in cash and equivalents.
- Reported revenue grew 86% YoY to ₹784 Cr with an enterprise take rate of 8.08%
- Adjusted EBITDA (before M&A costs) increased 53% YoY to ₹114.7 Cr
- Gross Transaction Value (GTV) reached ₹9,709 Cr, up 35% YoY, including Classic Vacations
- North American GTV surged 279% YoY following the strategic acquisition of Classic Vacations
- Profit Before Tax and exceptional items stood at ₹71.4 Cr, a 34% increase YoY
TBO Tek reported a massive 85.7% YoY surge in consolidated revenue from operations for Q3 FY26, reaching ₹7,843.32 million. This growth was primarily driven by the inclusion of Classic Vacations LLC, which was acquired effective October 1, 2025. However, Profit After Tax (PAT) grew at a slower pace of 7.4% YoY to ₹536.92 million due to a significant rise in service fees and employee benefit expenses. The company's nine-month revenue of ₹18,631.20 million has already surpassed its total revenue for the entire previous financial year.
- Revenue from operations grew 85.7% YoY to ₹7,843.32 million in Q3 FY26.
- Consolidated Net Profit (PAT) increased to ₹536.92 million compared to ₹499.76 million in Q3 FY25.
- Total expenses surged 88% YoY to ₹7,252.56 million, reflecting the impact of the Classic Vacations acquisition.
- Basic EPS for the quarter stood at ₹5.03, up from ₹4.70 in the corresponding previous quarter.
- Auditors highlighted an ongoing FEMA show-cause notice as an 'Emphasis of Matter', though it does not modify their opinion.
TBO Tek Limited has announced its participation in the 'Advantage India - Axis Capital's Flagship India Conference' scheduled for February 12, 2026. The event will be held physically in Mumbai and will involve both one-to-one and group meetings with institutional investors and analysts. This disclosure is a routine regulatory requirement under SEBI Listing Obligations. The company has explicitly stated that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared during these interactions.
- Participation in Axis Capital's Flagship India Conference on February 12, 2026
- Physical meetings scheduled in Mumbai involving one-to-one and group formats
- Compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
- Company confirms no unpublished price sensitive information will be disclosed
TBO Tek Limited has announced its earnings conference call for Q3 and 9M FY2026, scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The management will discuss the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the period ending December 31, 2025. The call will feature top leadership, including the Co-founders, CFO, and CTO. Investors are required to register in advance via a Zoom link to participate in the discussion.
- Earnings conference call scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 17:00 hrs IST.
- Discussion will cover financial performance for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
- Management participants include Co-founders Ankush Nijhawan and Gaurav Bhatnagar, and CFO Vikas Jain.
- Compulsory registration is required for the Zoom-based webinar session.
TBO Tek Limited has informed the exchanges that its trading window for dealing in company shares will be closed starting January 1, 2026. This closure applies to all Designated Persons and their immediate relatives in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations. The window will remain shut until 48 hours after the declaration of the standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. This is a standard regulatory procedure ahead of quarterly earnings announcements.
- Trading window closure effective from Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Closure pertains to the financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025
- Restriction applies to all Designated Persons and their Immediate Relatives
- Window to reopen 48 hours after the announcement of unaudited financial results
TBO Tek reported a strong H1 FY26 with revenue growing 24.1% YoY to INR 1,078.8 Cr, driven by a strategic pivot toward the high-margin luxury travel market. The company is successfully integrating its Classic Vacations acquisition, which now contributes over $0.6B in US GTV and provides access to 13,000 transacting advisors. Management is focusing on operational leverage, with AI-driven automation now resolving 72% of system-generated tickets. With 40% of GTV coming from high-value bookings over $5,000, the company is well-positioned to capture the structural growth in affluent travel spending.
- H1 FY26 Revenue grew 24.1% YoY to INR 1,078.8 Cr, while Gross Profit increased 18.9% to INR 696.6 Cr.
- Luxury focus is yielding results with 40%+ of GTV derived from bookings exceeding $5,000 and a Hotel ADR of $320+.
- The US business has achieved a GTV of $0.6B+ with a 70%+ share of direct supply following the CV acquisition.
- Operational efficiency improved with a 1.8x monthly retail agent acquisition run-rate compared to the previous year.
- AI automation has reached a 72% resolution rate for system-generated and supplier-initiated support tickets.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue from operations grew 24.75% YoY to INR 1,737.47 Cr in FY25. Hotel and Packages revenue surged 35.5% to INR 1,286.14 Cr (74.02% of total), while Air Ticketing revenue declined 3.3% to INR 289.55 Cr (16.67% of total). Technical services contributed INR 2.54 Cr (0.15%) and other services INR 35.81 Cr (2.06%).
Geographic Revenue Split
International operations accounted for 55.80% of Gross Transaction Value (GTV) in Q1FY26, up from 54.10% in FY25. The company categorizes markets into Tier 1 (Mature: US, UK, Germany), Tier 2 (High-Growth: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Brazil), and Tier 3 (Emerging: SE Asia, Africa).
Profitability Margins
PBILDT margin was 18.10% in FY25, a decrease from 19.52% in FY24. In Q1FY26, the margin further compressed to 16.50% compared to 21.68% in Q1FY25. The take rate (revenue/GTV) improved to 5.64% in FY25 from 5.25% in FY24 due to higher hotel saliency.
EBITDA Margin
Adjusted EBITDA increased by over 22% YoY in FY25. The core profitability is driven by the shift toward higher-margin hotel bookings (7-8% markup) compared to lower-margin air ticketing (2-3% commission).
Capital Expenditure
The company announced a major inorganic expansion via the acquisition of 100% of Classic Vacations LLC for USD 125 million (~INR 1,100 Cr) in September 2025. Previous strategic acquisitions like Jumbonline totaled approximately INR 315 Cr over the last two years.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CARE A-; Stable / CARE A2+ (Reaffirmed April 2025), later placed on 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications' in September 2025 due to the Classic Vacations acquisition. Borrowing includes a new USD 70 million (INR 616 Cr) term loan for the acquisition.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
As a service-based travel platform, 'raw materials' consist of travel inventory: Airline seats (25.98% of GTV), Hotel rooms and ancillary services (74.02% of GTV).
Import Sources
Global supply sourced from airlines and hotels across Tier 1 (US, Europe), Tier 2 (Middle East, SE Asia), and Tier 3 (Africa, Latin America) markets.
Key Suppliers
Global airlines, hotel chains, car rental providers, and sightseeing providers. Specific subsidiary suppliers include Jumbonline and Classic Vacations.
Capacity Expansion
Not applicable in manufacturing terms; however, the platform's GTV capacity reached INR 30,831.70 Cr in FY25, with a target to capture a share of the US $2.6 trillion global travel market by 2027.
Raw Material Costs
Cost of services is primarily the net rates paid to suppliers. Hotel markups are 7-8% while air commissions are 2-3%. The shift to a 59% hotel GTV saliency in FY25 (up from 50%) is the primary margin driver.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Platform efficiency is measured by 'Take Rate', which improved to 5.64% in FY25. Automation-led margin expansion and Key Account Manager (KAM) productivity are central to efficiency.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is digital via the TBO.com platform. Sales and marketing efforts are focused on onboarding travel advisors and automating engagement.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
8.20%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through the 'TBO Growth Machine': deepening existing markets, expanding to high-value Tier 1 markets (US/UK), and strategic acquisitions like Classic Vacations (INR 1,100 Cr). The strategy focuses on increasing 'Hotel-heavy' booking behavior and cross-selling ancillary services like transfers and insurance.
Products & Services
Airline reservations, hotel bookings, holiday packages, rail travel, and travel insurance sold to travel agents and OTAs.
Brand Portfolio
TBO.com, Travelboutiqueonline.com, Jumbonline, Classic Vacations.
New Products/Services
Expansion into luxury travel via Classic Vacations and enhanced B2A (Business to Advisory) platform features are expected to drive higher yield per transaction.
Market Expansion
Aggressive expansion into Tier 1 markets (US, UK, Germany) and Tier 2 markets (Saudi Arabia, UAE) to capture high-yield international travel demand.
Market Share & Ranking
Leading global B2B travel distribution platform; specific market share percentage not disclosed but identified as a dominant player in the fragmented Indian and Middle Eastern markets.
Strategic Alliances
Partnerships with global travel suppliers and a USD 70 million financing arrangement with Standard Chartered Bank for acquisitions.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward mobile and social media-based bookings. TBO is positioning itself by moving from 'Air-heavy' to 'Hotel-heavy' GTV (now 62.3% in Q1FY26) to capture higher margins.
Competitive Landscape
Highly fragmented with intense competition from large players like MakeMyTrip and Expedia, as well as numerous small unorganized operators.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on a two-sided network effect: a massive global supplier base and a vast network of travel buyers. This is sustained by high switching costs for agents integrated into the TBO API and proprietary 'Growth Machine' automation.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to global GDP growth and discretionary spending; the industry is expected to reach US $2.6 trillion by 2027.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward leisure travel and 'hotel-heavy' booking patterns; repeat potential in hotel segments is higher than in one-off air ticketing.
Geopolitical Risks
Regional conflicts and travel advisories can disrupt route viability; mitigated by agile market monitoring and a diversified global footprint.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
IATA registration requirements for ticketing; stringent compliance with Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) for international transactions.
Environmental Compliance
Not a primary cost driver for the digital platform; focus is on social and governance (ESG) well-being of employees.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate not specified, but the company manages tax collected at source (TCS) from airlines in India.
Legal Contingencies
Pending show cause notice for non-compliances under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Adverse final outcome could result in material contingent liabilities.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Integration risk of the INR 1,100 Cr Classic Vacations acquisition; potential squeeze in take rates below 3.5% due to competition.
Geographic Concentration Risk
55.80% of GTV is international; significant exposure to Middle East and Indian domestic markets.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on airline and hotel suppliers to maintain competitive net rates and inventory access.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of newer booking forms (smartphones/social media) bypassing traditional B2B platforms; mitigated by ongoing investment in API and tech readiness.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables of INR 4,061.30 Cr; credit risk is managed through moderate utilization of non-fund-based bank limits (77% average utilization).