Indian Firm, Fully Complying With Country's Laws, Data Privacy Frameworks: MakeMyTrip
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Pitti had attached screen-shots clearly exhibiting the booking pattern for Indian armed forces through MakeMyTrip, without naming the latter.
MakeMyTrip on Thursday said it is an Indian company, fully complying with all applicable laws of the country and data privacy frameworks, refuting allegations by rival EaseMyTrip Founder Nishant Pitti that it was majorly owned by China and bookings by Indian armed forces on its platform are being exposed to the enemy.
Mr Nishant Pitti, Founder and Chairman, EaseMyTrip:
"MakeMyTrip may dismiss this as a “motivated accusation” but when national security is at stake, silence is not an option.
Board Under Influence
Half of MakeMyTrip’s board - 5 out of 10 directors have direct ties to China, including pivotal appointments by http://Trip.com, a company with Chinese ownership.
Control Behind Closed Doors
3 of the 4 most strategic board committees are either led or significantly influenced by directors with clear Chinese affiliations, giving them disproportionate sway over critical decisions.
Cosmetic Changes Don't Alter Control
The appointment of a new director on 14 May 2025 changes little. A single board reshuffle cannot mask the deep-rooted structure of Chinese-backed influence that continues to shape the board and committee dynamics."