e-commerce
Iksula acquires Ambab Infotech Pvt Ltd
Mumbai: Iksula, a globally recognised leader in e-commerce solutions, has announced its acquisition of Ambab.com, a prominent e-commerce development company since the last decade. Ambab was founded by Bhavik Jhaveri & Ankur Joshi and since 2018 it has been managed by professional management. This strategic move signals a pivotal moment for both organisations, propelling them towards enhanced growth opportunities and expanded digital capabilities in the dynamic e-commerce landscape.
Iksula founded in 2007 by Samarjeet Singh (Chairman) and D.J. Basumatari (CEO) has solidified its position as a trusted partner for retailers, brands, and marketplaces worldwide. With a relentless focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions, Iksula has consistently delivered outstanding results for its clientele across the globe.
Commenting on the acquisition, Iksula chairman Samarjeet Singh expressed his sentiments, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Ambab.com into the Iksula family. This acquisition marks a strategic milestone for us, empowering us to augment our digital capabilities and provide even greater value to our clients. Leveraging Ambab’s track record of delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, we are confident that together, we will continue to redefine the standards of excellence in the e-commerce industry.”
Ambab.com CEO Sanjayan Nair echoed Singh’s sentiments, saying, “We are thrilled about this new chapter with Iksula. This move opens up exciting opportunities for Ambab to leverage additional resources and capabilities, accelerating our growth trajectory and enabling us to better serve our clients.”
Under the acquisition terms, Ambab.com will operate as a business unit of Iksula, with Sanjayan Nair and the existing leadership team continuing to spearhead innovation and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.
MUMBAI: From flights to tracks, Cleartrip is now trying to keep every journey on the same ticket. Cleartrip, part of Flipkart, has launched train ticket bookings through a partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, marking its entry into India’s vast rail travel ecosystem.
The integration allows users to search, book and manage train journeys directly within the app, as the company pushes towards becoming a unified, multi-modal travel platform. The move plugs Cleartrip into one of the world’s largest transportation networks, where over 800 million reserved passengers travel annually, alongside a daily footfall of around 23 million across Indian Railways.
The offering includes bookings across routes nationwide, covering General and Tatkal quotas as per Ministry of Railways guidelines. Users can also access real-time seat availability, fare insights, PNR status tracking, berth preferences and digital payment options within a single interface.
The expansion reflects a broader shift in travel platforms from specialising in a single mode to stitching together end-to-end journeys. For Cleartrip, the bet is not just on scale, but on simplifying a system often seen as complex and fragmented.
Company executives said the focus is on embedding predictive intelligence and personalisation into the booking journey, aiming to make everything from discovery to post-booking support faster and more intuitive.
The train booking feature is currently live on the app, with plans to extend it to the web platform soon, signalling a push towards a seamless cross-platform experience.
In a country where railways move billions each year, the next battleground for travel apps may well be decided not in the skies, but on the tracks.
