New Delhi, Delhi, India, November 2025 – In a significant strategic move aimed at accelerating its next phase of growth, Yatra Online Limited, India’s largest provider of corporate travel services, has announced the elevation of Dhruv Shringi, its Co-Founder and longstanding CEO, to the role of Executive Chairman, and the appointment of Siddhartha Gupta as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective 25 November 2025.
As Executive Chairman, Dhruv Shringi will focus on shaping the company’s long-term strategic direction, including global expansion, innovation, and shareholder value creation, while continuing to work closely with the Board and senior leadership. Having led Yatra since its inception, Dhruv has been instrumental in establishing it as one of India’s most trusted travel brands, with a strong presence in both consumer and corporate segments.
Taking the helm as Chief Executive Officer, Siddhartha Gupta brings over 25 years of enterprise technology and B2B SaaS experience, having held senior leadership positions at SAP, HP, and multiple high-growth SaaS ventures both in India and internationally. His appointment aligns with Yatra’s B2B-first strategy, underscoring the company’s focus on enterprise-grade travel solutions, digital transformation, and customer-centric innovation.
In his statement, Dhruv Shringi remarked,
“It has been a privilege to lead Yatra since its inception and to see it evolve into one of India’s most trusted and innovative travel brands. With Siddhartha coming on board, we are bringing in the right leadership at the right time. His depth of experience in enterprise sales and SaaS aligns perfectly with Yatra’s B2B-first strategy. I look forward to collaborating with Siddhartha and the team to further strengthen Yatra’s leadership in corporate travel and expand our footprint globally.”
Expressing his vision, Siddhartha Gupta shared,
“I am excited to join Yatra at such a pivotal point in its journey. The company has built a strong foundation with a powerful brand, deep customer relationships, and a leadership position in the corporate travel space. My focus will be on accelerating growth, enhancing our technology and service portfolio, and delivering greater value to our customers.”
In the last 12 months alone, Yatra has onboarded 148 new corporate clients with an estimated business potential of ₹700+ crores, reinforcing its dominance in the managed business travel segment. This leadership transformation signals Yatra’s commitment to combining legacy leadership with fresh expertise as it scales operations in India and beyond.
About Yatra Online Limited
Yatra Online Limited (BSE: 543992, NSE: YATRA) is India’s largest corporate travel services provider by number of corporate clients, serving over 1,300 large enterprises and 59,000+ SMEs. It is also the third-largest online travel company in India in terms of gross booking and operating revenue (CRISIL Report, Fiscal 2023). Yatra’s platforms offer end-to-end travel solutions, including air, bus, rail, and cab bookings, along with the largest hotel inventory among key Indian OTA players. With over 80,000 properties in 1,500+ Indian towns and 2.5 million global listings, Yatra is a trusted name for both business and leisure travel.
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