MakeMyTrip

Deep Kalra, the creator of MakeMyTrip, has an entrepreneurial drive that gave rise to the company. At first, Kalra worked as an experienced banker at ABN AMRO Bank, but she had the desire to venture out and experience something different from the routine of corporate life. He looked for challenges outside of the boundaries of a standard job after working in the banking industry for three years. His pursuit of bringing bowling alleys to India led him to become a member of AMF Bowling. Even after this endeavor failed and Kalra had difficulties raising money, his resolve to manage his own company did not waver.

Relentlessly overcoming obstacles, Kalra eventually ended up at GE Capital, where he learned a great deal about the potential of the Internet. His successful online sale of his wife's car gave rise to the conviction that the internet could serve as a potent platform for his business ambitions. Realizing how many opportunities there were, he left GE Capital and started his own online company.

The pivotal moment for MakeMyTrip transpired during Kalra's investigation into the travel industry. Seeing the difficulties Indians were having in queue at ticket counters, he came up with a plan to allow Indians to purchase tickets online. This realization strengthened the basis of MakeMyTrip. When organizing a trip to Thailand, Kalra noticed how much direct online reservations might save costs and decided to do away with middlemen. This resulted in the official launch of MakeMyTrip in 2000. The portal launched a revolutionary journey in the Internet travel business by offering low prices and streamlining ticket purchasing.