Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 FY26 grew by 7.8% year on year in constant currency to $268.8 million, impacted by external events [24] - Adjusted operating profit reached $47.3 million, reflecting a 21% year on year growth [24][25] - Profit for the quarter was $25.8 million, up from $21 million in the same quarter last year, marking a 22.6% increase [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - International air ticketing revenue grew over 27% year on year, significantly outpacing industry growth [6] - International hotels revenue increased by over 45% year on year, contributing approximately 27% to overall revenue, up from 24% in the same period last year [6][24] - Gross booking value for hotel and packages business grew by 15.3% year on year in constant currency [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Domestic air market share increased from 30.6% to 30.8% despite macro challenges [4][26] - International air ticketing business volumes grew by over 21% year on year, nearly three times the market growth of 7% [26] - The mix of international air ticketing revenue reached an all-time high of 42%, compared to 37% during the same quarter last year [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on enhancing customer experience through new product offerings and expanding its international market presence [10][12] - There is a strategic emphasis on diversifying the business portfolio to mitigate risks from domestic market fluctuations [23] - The company aims to leverage rising disposable income and changing consumer behavior towards experiential travel to drive long-term growth [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the long-term growth prospects of the Indian travel sector, despite short-term macro headwinds [4][21] - There is an expectation of recovery in consumer sentiment and travel demand, particularly in the international segment [44][46] - Management indicated that the impact of recent events on travel demand is temporary and does not alter the long-term growth narrative [44] Other Important Information - The company successfully raised approximately $3.1 billion through primary offerings, which were used for share repurchase initiatives [31][32] - The board composition has changed with a reduction in Trip.com's nominees, increasing the number of independent directors [88][91] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: What is the outlook for revenue and GMV growth for the upcoming quarters? - Management indicated that despite Q1's 16% revenue growth, they remain on target for high teens to 20% growth for the full year [35][38] Question: Is there an improvement in consumer sentiment following recent events? - Management noted that consumer sentiment is improving, with booking trends for leisure destinations gradually returning [44][46] Question: What is the competitive landscape like, particularly regarding OTAs? - Management stated that they maintain a strong market share of over 30% in the domestic air market and do not see significant changes in competitive dynamics [66][68] Question: What is the company's approach to capital allocation and buybacks? - Management confirmed an opportunistic approach to buybacks, with plans to deploy capital as opportunities arise [73][74]