How did OYO begin?
Replied byRitesh Agarwal
Founder & Group CEO at OYO
Niche: Marketplace
Revenue: Not Publicly Disclosed/month
Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Started: 2012
The business started from a personal experience. Growing up, affordable hotels were difficult to access, and family trips often meant staying with relatives. OYO was created to provide affordable, independent travel options.
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