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Mumbai, Maharashtra

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SOTC Travel Limited is a leading omnichannel travel and tourism company in India, established in 1949 and headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. With over 75 years of experience in the travel industry, the company has escorted millions of travelers across the globe and has firmly positioned itself as a pioneer in organized leisure travel, corporate tours, and business travel management. SOTC operates as a step-down subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Group, held through its Indian listed entity, Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL). The core operations of SOTC span multiple comprehensive travel segments, including Leisure Travel, Business Travel, and Destination Management Services. In the leisure vertical, the company specializes in Escorted Group Tours, Customised Holidays, Luxury Holidays, and specialized domestic packages under its "Holidays of India" banner. Recognizing the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Indian market, SOTC pioneered language-specific regional tours, such as "SOTC Bhraman Mandal" for Marathi-speaking travelers and "SOTC Gurjar Vishwadarshan" for the Gujarati-speaking population. Additionally, it offers curated religious tourism packages named "Darshans," combining spiritual journeys with integrated leisure experiences. In the corporate arena, SOTC is a market leader in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events) segment, driven by a dedicated team managing large-scale national and international corporate groups. Its Business Travel division serves as a primary travel management partner for many of India’s top corporations, leveraging advanced technology, user-oriented applications, and specialist local expertise to streamline corporate itineraries. The company also operates Trade Fair Tours, designed specifically for business professionals attending or presenting at major international trade exhibitions. SOTC maintains a robust distribution footprint across India, comprising over 130 sales outlets, hundreds of offices, and an extensive network of thousands of independent travel agents and Travel Business Associates. Financially, SOTC Travel Limited operates as an active, unlisted public limited company. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, the company generated an annual operating revenue exceeding INR 1,000 crore, recovering strongly with continuous year-on-year growth in EBITDA and book net worth. Led by Managing Director Vishal Suri along with a seasoned board of directors including Rahul Narain Bhagat, Kishori Jayendra Udeshi, and Nilesh Shivji Vikamsey, SOTC continues to drive digital innovation, customer-centric holiday co-creation platforms, and nationwide promotional roadshows like "Holiday Bazaars" to maintain its status as a trusted household name in Indian tourism.