OYO, the hospitality giant that disrupted the hotel industry, has sparked fresh debate with its decision to restrict unmarried couples from checking into its properties. The policy, which debuted ...

Sources say the IPO follows a reshuffle in Oyo’s ownership structure, with founder Ritesh Agarwal making moves, while early investors like Lightspeed Venture Partners are expected to sell off ...

“They (Oyo) are aiming to make a filing much before the end of first quarter but that's the idea,” a person aware of the matter said. “The new investors—largely family offices—are interested in the ...

Cities are crowded, and prying eyes are everywhere. Enter Oyo, a popular hotel-booking platform. The company, backed by big names in venture capital, built a hip reputation as a gateway to “love ...

THE news of the approval of Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom came as a cheery one. So was the presentation of instruments of office to him by the governor of Oyo ...

Among the top business figures, OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal was also a part of the delegation that got an opportunity to engage with Tesla boss Elon Musk. In a post on X, the OYO founder shared ...

SpaceX Chief Musk was "fascinated about Kumbh Mela", said Ritesh Agarwal, Founder & Group CEO of OYO, in a social media post on X (formerly Twitter). Musk even received an invitation to Maha Kumbh ...

The recent revision of OYO’s check-in policy for unmarried couples in Meerut has reignited the debate surrounding the rights of unmarried adults to occupy hotel rooms in India. This issue, fraught ...

One of the top contenders for the throne of Alaafin of Oyo, Ismail Bukola Ladigbolu, has called on his kinsfolk from the Agunloye Ruling House to unite and support the newly appointed monarch ...

Companies should think twice before following in the footsteps of the hotel chain’s ban on unmarried couples — unless they want to harm their brands ...

Early investors in Oyo, including Lightspeed Venture Partners, are reportedly in discussions with family offices to sell part of their stakes in the hospitality startup. According to The Economic ...

Hotel room aggregator OYO Rooms had announced in 2016 that it would offer couple-friendly option on its website, allowing unmarried people to make bookings without worrying about being turned away at ...