Yatra CEO Dhruv Shringi Resigns; Siddhartha Gupta takes charge

Yatra Online Limited said that Co-Founder Dhruv Shringi has been promoted to Executive Chairman of the Board, and Siddhartha Gupta has been named the new CEO.

Shringi, who has led Yatra since it began, will become the Executive Chairman. In this new role, he will work with the board and senior leaders on the company’s long-term plans, growth strategies, and governance.

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Gupta is joining Yatra with over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology and B2B SaaS, having worked at SAP, HP, and several SaaS companies. He will manage the company’s operations, growth efforts, and travel services.

Commenting on the transition, Dhruv Shringi, Executive Chairman, Yatra Online said, “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, serving both corporate and consumer segments 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. Yatra has always been ahead of the curve in anticipating the needs of businesses and with Siddhartha’s expertise, I am confident we will not only consolidate our leadership in India but also unlock new growth opportunities globally. I look forward to collaborating with Siddharth and the team to further strengthen Yatra’s leadership in corporate travel and expand our footprint globally.”

Siddharth Gupta, CEO, Yatra Online, said, “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. Together, we will scale Yatra to new heights, strengthen our international presence, and continue setting benchmarks in managed business travel.”

In the past 12 months, Yatra added 148 new corporate clients, which could bring in over Rs 700 crore in annual business, the company said in its filing.

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For the quarter ending September 2025 (Q2 FY26), Yatra’s revenue from operations grew 48% to Rs 350.8 crore. Its profit for the quarter rose to Rs 14.27 crore. In the first half of FY26, the company’s revenue reached Rs 560.6 crore, and profit increased to about Rs 30.27 crore.

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