Online travel platform EaseMyTrip has issued a strong denial in response to media reports linking its Founder and Chairman, Nishant Pitti, to the controversial Mahadev app betting case. The company, through its PR representative, released an official statement dismissing the allegations as “entirely baseless, misleading, and devoid of factual merit.”
Here is the full statement shared by the company:
“We categorically and unequivocally deny the allegations reported in connection with our Founder and Chairman, Mr. Nishant Pitti, concerning the so-called Mahadev app betting case. These claims are entirely baseless, misleading, and devoid of factual merit.
Mr. Pitti has had no involvement, direct or indirect, with any illegal betting operations or entities related to the Mahadev app. EaseMyTrip, as an organization, upholds the highest standards of corporate governance and full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We take these allegations seriously and are fully cooperating with the authorities to ensure that the facts are established transparently and expeditiously.
To clarify, the two entities independently purchased EaseMyTrip shares through the open market in May 2021. Dividends of around ₹5 lakhs were paid to them in the normal course in December 2021, as per shareholder rights. There has been no other transaction or association with these entities.
This unwarranted speculation undermines the trust of our stakeholders and misrepresents the integrity of our leadership. We urge media outlets and the public to refrain from drawing conclusions based on unverified and unsubstantiated information.”
The company emphasized that Mr. Pitti has never been involved in any form of illegal betting and that EaseMyTrip remains committed to ethical business practices and legal compliance.
The clarification comes amid growing media interest in the alleged links between several business figures and the Mahadev betting app, which is under investigation by Indian authorities.
EaseMyTrip has confirmed its willingness to cooperate fully with investigating agencies and has called for responsible and fact-based reporting on the matter.
