Easymytrip has acquired a 49% share in Planet Education Australia, a study abroad consultancy service provider based in Australia
Planet Education, founded in 1999, provides counseling, university placements, and visa support for students seeking to further their education abroad
The company would buy a stake in Planet Education by swapping shares worth INR 39.20 Cr with existing shareholders
EaseMyTrip aims to grow into foreign study tourism through the acquisition
The company aims to capitalize on Planet Education's 25-year experience in worldwide education
Planet Education collaborates with over 350 universities in Australia, the US, the UK, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, and New Zealand
EaseMyTrip's board has approved acquiring a 50% stake in Jeewani Hospitality Private Limited for INR 100 Cr through a share swap
Earlier this year, the company announced a partnership with the Jeewani Group to build a new five-star hotel in Ayodhya for up to INR 100 crore
EaseMyTrip's consolidated profit after tax decreased by 42.8% to INR 26.8 Cr in Q2 FY25, from INR 46.9 Cr the previous year
Revenue from operations increased by 2.1% to INR 144.6 Cr in Q2 FY25, up from INR 141.6 Cr in September quarter last year