India, Aug. 31 -- EaseMyTrip has appointed founder Nishant Pitti as chairman and managing director with immediate effect after brother Prashant Pitti resigned from the position.

The board of EaseMyTrip parent Easy Trip Planners Ltd. has approved the change in designation of Nishant Pitti from whole-time director to chairman and managing director, subject to shareholder approval, according to a stock exchange filing on Friday. The appointment is in effect from 29 August 2025 to 9 May 2029.

Prashant Pitti has "concluded his tenure to focus on mentoring young startups, pursuing entrepreneurial ventures, and advancing public-good initiatives", the company stated. He will continue to remain a promoter of EaseMyTrip.

"Stepping into the role ...