Easy Trip Planners: Share Price Declines Amid Profit Booking After Ex-Bonus Surge

Share price of Easy Trip Planners Ltd. the parent company of the travel aggregator EaseMyTrip, witnessed a decline of over 4% on Monday, December 2, following profit booking after a notable two-day surge. On Friday, the stock had jumped over 10% after turning ex-bonus, sparking short-term investor interest.

Understanding the Bonus Issue History

The company recently executed a 1:1 bonus issue, where eligible shareholders received one free share for every share held. This marks the third time Easy Trip Planners has issued free shares:

1. November 2022: Issued three free shares for every one share held.
2. March 2022: Announced a 1:1 bonus issue.

Such bonus issues often attract investor attention, leading to volatility in share prices.

Share Price Performance Snapshot

As of Monday, Easy Trip Planners’ shares traded 4% lower at ₹17.27 on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The stock has underperformed this year, registering a 15% decline in 2024 so far.

Despite the current slump, the company remains one of India’s leading online travel platforms, primarily in terms of air ticket bookings, according to a Crisil report (2021). Additionally, its impressive 47% CAGR in profit before tax during FY20-24 highlights its status as one of India’s fastest-growing internet companies.

New Initiative: EMT Desk for Corporate Travel

In a significant recent development, EaseMyTrip introduced EMT Desk, a comprehensive platform aimed at revolutionising corporate travel. This innovative solution offers:

• Strategic travel oversight for businesses.
• Employee-friendly features to enhance satisfaction.
• Real-time travel management to streamline operations.

Designed to cater to modern businesses, the EMT Desk ensures cost efficiency and a seamless travel experience, reflecting EaseMyTrip’s commitment to innovation in the travel sector.

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