Adani Digital Labs has acquired Trainman, an online train booking and information platform, but it will not challenge IRCTC in train ticket booking.
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Adani's travel push
Adani Group acquired Trainman, marking its latest move in the travel industry after launching Adani One and acquiring a stake in ClearTrip.
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Rumor
Adani Group's acquisition of Trainman sparked rumors of it challenging IRCTC's monopoly in the ticketing space. Opposition politicians have criticized the move.
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IRCTC's B2C partners
IRCTC shares its API with its B2C partners, including Traiman. Users need an IRCTC ID and password to book tickets from these platforms.
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IRCTC rejects rumors
IRCTC refuted rumors, saying Trainman complements its services and does not pose a challenge. Trainman will be dependent on IRCTC like other B2C partners.