EaseMyTrip: Market Brief February 2026 Shares of Easy Trip Planners (EaseMyTrip) witnessed a significant surge this week, climbing nearly **60%** across three trading sessions. The rally pushed the stock to an intra-day high of **₹10.57** on February 18, 2026. This momentum was largely triggered by a series of high-volume bulk deals and a major corporate announcement regarding capital infusion. The company's Board of Directors has provided in-principle approval to raise up to **₹500 crore**. This capital is slated to be raised through various instruments, including equity shares, rights issues, or Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP). The move is designed to provide the travel-tech platform with the financial flexibility required to scale high-margin segments and invest in long-term infrastructure. Strategic Growth Drivers The primary focus for the new capital includes a massive expansion into the hotels and holiday packages market. While air passage remains the company's largest revenue contributor, the hotel segment showed a robust **40.74%** year-on-year growth in the most recent quarter. The company aims to capitalize on this momentum to diversify away from its core ticketing business. Technology investments also remain a priority. The firm plans to utilize a portion of the **₹500 crore** to upgrade its digital platform and enhance user experience through advanced data analytics and AI-driven personalization. These upgrades are intended to keep the platform competitive as the Indian travel sector moves toward "micro-cations" and experience-led tourism. Financial Performance Review Recent earnings for Q3 FY26 presented a mixed picture. The company achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue from operations at **₹151.7 crore**, representing a **28.2%** sequential increase. Additionally, its Dubai operations showed remarkable growth, with Gross Booking Revenue (GBR) jumping **133.2%** year-on-year to **₹397.6 crore**. However, profitability faces significant headwinds. Net profit for the quarter plummeted to **₹5.85 crore**, an **82.6%** decline compared to the previous year. This drop was driven by a sharp compression in operating margins, which fell to **2.82%** from over **31%** a year ago, largely due to rising employee costs and increased marketing spend. Sector Outlook and Trends The broader Indian travel market is entering a high-demand phase in February 2026. Trends indicate a shift toward short, 2-to-4-day itineraries and event-based travel. Domestic hotspots such as Gulmarg and Auli are seeing heavy bookings, while international interest is focused on short-haul destinations like the UAE and Thailand. EaseMyTrip is positioning itself to capture this "micro-cation" boom by strengthening its supply partnerships and expanding its holiday package portfolio. Despite the current pressure on margins, the massive **₹500 crore** fundraise signal's management’s intent to double down on market share and technological leadership in a rapidly evolving travel landscape.