Balmer Lawrie to demerge Travel & Vacations unit, targets ₹500 crore revenue

State-owned Balmer Lawrie has approved in principle the separation of its Travel & Vacations business into a wholly owned subsidiary. The unit, with current turnover of about ₹390 crore, is targeting more than ₹500 crore in revenue over the next two to three years through digital hiring, AI booking tools and alliances.

— Source publishedMon, 21 Sept, 2026, 15:14 IST·First seen Mon, 21 Sept, 2026, 15:31 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Balmer Lawrie & Co Ltd · Balmer Lawrie has approved in principle the demerger of its Travel & Vacations unit into a wholly owned subsidiary, targeting over Rs

Key facts

  • Rs 390 crore current Travel & Vacations turnover
  • 13-14% of Balmer Lawrie total revenue
  • Rs 500 crore targeted revenue
  • 2-3 years
  • 109th AGM

What changed

Balmer Lawrie has approved in principle the demerger of its Travel & Vacations unit into a wholly owned subsidiary, targeting over Rs 500 crore revenue within two to three years through digital talent, AI booking technology and strategic alliances.

Why this matters

Balmer Lawrie’s planned Travel & Vacations demerger signals a sharper standalone growth push built on digital talent, AI booking tools and partnerships to lift revenue from ₹390 crore to over ₹500 crore.

What to watch

  • Formal demerger timeline, government approvals and the announced capitalization of the wholly owned subsidiary.
  • Whether ₹500 crore is defined as gross booking value or reported revenue, and the associated profitability targets.
  • Growth in digital booking adoption, AI-tool deployment and online versus offline transaction mix.
  • New airline, hotel, rail, payment or corporate-travel partnerships.
  • Customer concentration, especially the share of government/PSU travel contracts and renewal outcomes.