According to reports from Mint, ANI, and ET Now, Nishant Pitti, founder and chairman of travel company EaseMyTrip, issued an emotional statement after the Patiala House Court in Delhi granted an interim injunction on October 1, 2026. The court order directed the removal of what the court described as offending publications against him and restrained the publication of what he described as false, defamatory and misleading content. In a post on X, Pitti wrote that 'On 1 October 2026, the Patiala House Court, New Delhi, granted an interim injunction directing the removal of offending publications against me and restraining the publication of false, defamatory and misleading content concerning me'. He stated that the impact of recent developments had extended to his family, noting that watching his family carry that pain is more painful than anything written about him.
As reported by Mint, ANI, and ET Now, Pitti expressed his emotional response to the court developments, stating 'the past few days have hurt deeply'. He emphasized his resilience, saying 'I am hurt, but my hope and determination remain. I still have dreams to build, promises to honour and people to make proud'. In his emotional note, he highlighted 'For 22 years, I have given my heart to building a dream. The sleepless nights, the sacrifices, the setbacks and the responsibility towards those who trusted me have shaped my life'. He added 'Behind every headline is a person, a family and years of effort that few people ever see', emphasizing the personal toll of public scrutiny on his family and loved ones. He also thanked people who had called, reached out or supported him privately during the period.
According to Mint, ANI, and ET Now, Pitti was named 'India's Most Influential Entrepreneur' at the National Leadership Summit & Awards 2026 in March. EaseMyTrip noted that this prestigious accolade recognizes his role in revolutionising the travel-tech landscape through homegrown innovation and steadfast commitment to the consumer. The company credited his leadership for EaseMyTrip's expansion in India and overseas, emphasizing that under his vision, EaseMyTrip continues to reach new heights and set global benchmarks for excellence in the travel industry. The travel platform credited Pitti's direction for its current market position and growth trajectory.
As reported by ET Now, EaseMyTrip announced EMT 2.0 in June 2025, describing it as a new phase of growth designed to expand beyond conventional online travel bookings. The initiative allows the company to take up to 49% equity in selected businesses while founders retain operational control. According to ET Now, the strategy combines EaseMyTrip's customer base, digital infrastructure, marketing capabilities and brand with businesses looking for capital and scale. The expansion includes holidays, spiritual tourism, luxury travel, student travel, MICE, charter flights, air ambulance services and last-mile mobility, as well as wellness, financial products, insurance, airport services, gifting and lifestyle experiences.
According to Mint and ANI, Pitti founded EaseMyTrip in 2008 and transformed it from a bootstrapped startup into one of India's leading online travel-tech platforms. The company highlighted that under his leadership, it has focused on innovation, customer-centricity and operational excellence, with the aim of making travel more seamless, personalised and accessible to millions of travellers globally. EaseMyTrip's latest corporate disclosures show the company has a presence across 10 countries, more than 30 million customers and over 72,000 registered travel agents. The company also reported more than 1,700 employees and a 94% repeat transaction rate in its Q2 FY2026 update. His forward-looking approach has helped EaseMyTrip remain at the forefront in a dynamic and competitive travel industry.
