Easy Trip Planners shares rallied over 11% in intraday trading on Wednesday, February 18, marking the third consecutive session of gains. According to reports from Live Mint and The Economic Times, the stock has surged almost 60% in these three sessions, driven by strong buying interest following multiple bulk deals executed on Tuesday. As per National Stock Exchange (NSE) bulk deal data dated February 17, 2026, Arthkumbh Ventures LLP purchased 3,92,88,523 shares at ₹9.41 per share, while Share India Securities bought 5,10,71,609 shares at the same price and sold 5,09,01,609 shares at ₹9.36 per share. The stock jumped as much as 11.2% to its day's high of ₹10.57 on the BSE, with The Economic Times reporting that shares jumped 12% today to hit a high of ₹10.60 on the NSE, with over 54.81 crore shares changing hands on the NSE around 2 pm. Recent data shows Mansukh Securities & Finance also participated with significant transactions, buying 5,17,51,726 shares at ₹9.14 and selling 5,55,51,726 shares at ₹9.16, while purchasing 3,68,73,832 shares at ₹9.47 and selling 2,12,73,833 shares at ₹9.39.
The stock jumped as much as 11.2% to its day's high of ₹10.57 on the BSE, as reported by Live Mint. However, it remains approximately 25% away from its 52-week high of ₹14.02, which was achieved in March 2025. The stock touched its 52-week low of ₹6.11 in January 2026, as reported by The Economic Times. According to the report, Easy Trip Planners has shown strong recent performance, rising 46% in the past month and around 35% in the last three months, though it has declined 15% over the past year. The stock has rebounded from its 52-week low of ₹6.12, hit on January 27, with The Economic Times noting that the stock has been a big underperformer, plunging 95% from its issue price of ₹187 apiece. The company's promoter holding stands at 47.72%, providing a snapshot of ownership concentration with a near-48% promoter stake indicating significant promoter commitment.
Easy Trip Planners announced plans to raise capital of up to ₹500 crore as part of its strategy to scale high-growth segments and strengthen its financial position. As reported by Live Mint and The Economic Times, the online travel-tech company said the proposed fund raise will primarily support expansion in fast-growing verticals such as hotels and holidays, while also enhancing balance sheet flexibility. The board has approved, in principle, a proposal to raise funds through the issuance of equity shares and/or other eligible securities, subject to necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals. According to The Economic Times, the move was announced along with the company's December quarter earnings, with the company stating that the proposed capital raise is intended to support EaseMyTrip's expansion across high-potential segments, particularly in hotels and holidays, while also enabling continued investments in technology, platform enhancement, and strategic opportunities aligned with its long-term business priorities. The company clarified that the fundraise could be done through Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), with the size, structure, and timing depending on regulatory approvals and market conditions.
EaseMyTrip founder and chairman Nishant Pitti explained that the proposed capital raise of up to ₹500 crore is about being ready to invest at the right time. According to the company's exchange filing, the fund raise is expected to accelerate growth in the high-margin hotel and holiday segments, drive technology-led efficiencies and provide financial flexibility to pursue strategic opportunities. As reported by The Economic Times, the company informed that the proposed fund raising may be carried out in one or more tranches through permissible routes under applicable law, including a rights issue, qualified institutions placement (QIP), preferential issue, private placement or other approved methods. The move aims at providing additional flexibility to execute growth initiatives while maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation. The emphasis remains on long-term strategic positioning within India's evolving tourism infrastructure, with the company stating that the proposed fundraise will help accelerate growth in hotel and holiday segments, enhance technology-led efficiencies, maintain disciplined spending, and strengthen its travel ecosystem.
The company's financial performance for the December quarter showed a sharp year-on-year decline in profitability, with Easy Trip Planners reporting a consolidated net profit of ₹5.85 crore in Q3FY26, significantly lower than ₹33.6 crore recorded in the corresponding quarter last year. However, as reported by The Economic Times, the company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹5.85 crore in Q3FY26 against a ₹33 crore loss in the July-September quarter of FY26, showing a return to quarterly profitability. Revenue from operations remained largely flat, coming in at ₹151.65 crore in Q3FY26 compared with ₹150.56 crore in the year-ago period, though the topline grew 29% sequentially versus ₹118 crore. The company's gross booking revenue stood at ₹2,213.2 crore while its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) stood at ₹14 crore. The company continues to strengthen its position as a diversified travel platform with a balanced presence across air and non-air categories.
