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Thomas Cook India expects demerger of resorts business by Oct 2027: MD
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What Happened?
Thomas Cook India anticipates the demerger of its resorts business into Sterling Holiday Resorts by October 2027, pending regulatory approvals, according to MD Mahesh Iyer.
Key points
- The demerger is expected to be effective by mid-FY28.
- The application for the demerger has been filed with NCLT Mumbai.
- Thomas Cook India is exploring acquisitions and partnerships to enhance growth.
- The company's travel businesses showed a recovery in Q2 FY27, ending just 6% below the previous year.
- Forward bookings for the India leisure travel business indicate healthy demand despite high airfares.
Key insights
- The demerger may allow Thomas Cook to better align its resources with market demands.
- Exploring acquisitions could lead to enhanced service offerings in the travel sector.
- The recovery in travel demand suggests a positive trend for the company's future performance.
Why it matters
The demerger could streamline operations and enhance focus on the resorts business.
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Entities
Thomas Cook (India) Ltd· CompanySterling Holiday Resorts· CompanyNCLT Mumbai· Location
Source
Business Standard
