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{{Short description|Indian travel agency}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Thomas Cook India
| type = [[Public Limited Company]]
| logo = Thomas Cook Logo 2023.jpg
| logo_size = 150px
| traded_as = {{NSE|THOMASCOOK}}<ref>[http://www.nseindia.com/live_market/dynaContent/live_watch/get_quote/GetQuote.jsp?symbol=THOMASCOOK&illiquid=0 NSE "NSE of India - Thomas Cook India"]</ref> {{BSE|500413}}<ref>[http://www.bseindia.com/stock-share-price/thomas-cook-(india)-ltd/thomas-cook/500413/ BSE "BSE of India - Thomas Cook India"]</ref>
| industry = [[Tourism]] [[Hospitality]]
| founded = {{start date and age|1881}}
| founder = [[Thomas Cook]]
| location_city = Thomas Cook (India) Limited, Thomas Cook Building, [[Dadabhai Naoroji Road|Dr D.N. Road]], [[Mumbai]]–400001
| location_country = India
| products = [[Package tour|Package Holidays]] [[Foreign exchange company|Foreign Exchange]]
| revenue = 412.58Cr (2015)
| num_employees = 2944 (December 2015)
| owner = [[Fairfax Financial]] (2013-)<ref>{{cite web |title=Why Thomas Cook (India) is not affected by Thomas Cook's collapse |url=https://www-thehindubusinessline-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/why-thomas-cook-india-is-not-affected-by-thomas-cook-collapse/article29487249.ece/amp/?usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D&amp_js_v=0.1#aoh=15692605453157&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindubusinessline.com%2Fcompanies%2Fwhy-thomas-cook-india-is-not-affected-by-thomas-cook-collapse%2Farticle29487249.ece |website=Hindu Business Line |accessdate=24 September 2019 |language=en}}</ref> [[Thomas Cook Group]] (2007-2013) [[Thomas Cook AG]] (2001-2007) [[Thomas Cook & Son]] (1881-2001)
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.thomascook.in/}}
}}

'''Thomas Cook (India) Ltd'''. is an [[India|Indian]] travel agency, headquartered in [[Mumbai]], [[India]], providing [[travel services]] including [[Foreign exchange company|Foreign Exchange]], International and Domestic Holidays, [[Travel visa|Visas]], Passports, Travel Insurance and [[MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) tourism|MICE]]. Founded in 1881 by [[Thomas Cook]], the founder of the now defunct British brand [[Thomas Cook & Son]], who established its first office in India and eventually extended to over 233 locations, in 94 cities across [[India]], [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Mauritius]].<ref>[http://vedding.in/business/transportation/thomas-cook-travel-agency-in-/5636fa0a711fa "Thomas Cook Travel Agency Locations"] ''Vedding''</ref> Thomas Cook India is a subsidiary of [[Fairfax Financial|Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited]], through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fairbridge Capital (Mauritius) Limited, and its controlled affiliates which holds 67.63% of the company.<ref>{{cite web |title=Thomas Cook India About Us |url=https://www.thomascook.in/about-us |website=Thomas Cook India |accessdate=9 September 2019}}</ref>

== History ==
Thomas Cook had many ventures including the invention of the world's package tour in 1841, the first pre-paid hotel coupon in 1868, creation of the first <nowiki> holiday brochure in 1858, and conceptualization of the first Travellers Cheques in 1874.</nowiki><ref>[http://www.pravdareport.com/society/stories/03-01-2013/123373-thomas_cook-0/ "Thomas Cook - The Founder of Mass Tourism"] ''Pravda Report''</ref>

In 1881, Thomas Cook started its India operations in [[Bombay]] (later renamed [[Mumbai]]), and in October 1978, saw it christened Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. The company made its first public issue in February 1983, and commenced operations in [[Mauritius]] in 2000. In the same year, they acquired the [[Sri Lanka]] business from Thomas Cook Overseas Ltd, UK.<ref name=":0">[http://www.business-standard.com/company/thomas-cook-i-564/information/company-history "Thomas Cook History"] ''Business Standard''</ref>

In 2006, Thomas Cook India Limited acquired LKP Forex Limited and Travel Corporation (India) Pvt. Ltd. (TCI).

In May 2012, Fairbridge Capital (Mauritius) Limited acquired Thomas Cook India, and became a part of Fairfax Group, Canada.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/thomas-cook-india-grows-through-acquisitions/article7519154.ece "Thomas Cook India Grows through Acquisitions"] ''The Hindu'', 11 August 2015</ref>

In 2013, Thomas Cook India Limited acquired [[Quess Corp]] (formerly known as Ikya Group - HR, IT Services, Facilities Management, Food Services, Skill Development),<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Thomas-Cook-India-arm-Quess-Corp-to-acquire-49-stake-in-TSQ/articleshow/47500990.cms "Thomas Cook India Arm Quess Corp to Acquire 49% Stake"] ''Times of India'', 1 June 2015</ref> and [[Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited|Sterling Holiday Resorts]].<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/bombay-hc-approves-thomas-cook-india-sterling-holiday-merger-115071400243_1.html "Mumbai HC Approves TCIL and Sterling Holiday Resorts Merger"] ''Business Standard'', 14 July 2015</ref>

In 2015, Thomas Cook Lanka Pvt. Ltd. (a subsidiary of Thomas Cook India Limited) acquired Luxe Asia Pvt. Ltd., Sri Lanka,<ref name=":1">[http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/thomas-cook-india-acquires-sri-lanka-based-luxe-asia_2246641.html "Thomas Cook India Acquires Luxe Asia"] ''Money Control''</ref> a regional Destination Management Company handling inbound tourists from globally generating markets to its destinations. In the same year, TCIL announced the acquisition of Kuoni Travel (India) Private Limited, a travel operator in India, and Kuoni Travel (China) Limited, a travel operator in Hong Kong.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/thomas-cook-buys-kuoni-india-for-rs-535-crore-115080701548_1.html "Thomas Cook Acquires Kuoni India"] ''Business Standard'', 8 August 2015</ref>

In September 2017, Thomas Cook acquired [[Tata Capital]]'s forex and travel business.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/with-tata-capitals-travel-forex-biz-in-the-kitty-thomas-cook-eyes-100-m-in-extra-volumes/article9957052.ece|title=With Tata Capital's travel, forex biz in the kitty, Thomas Cook eyes $100 m in extra volumes|work=@businessline|access-date=2018-05-14|language=en}}</ref> In the aftermath of the collapse of [[Thomas Cook Group|Thomas Cook]] in the UK, the Indian namesake was considering rebranding itself to avoid the negative perception caused by the collapse of the UK travel company.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/thomas-cook-collapses-thomas-cook-india-name-change-1602509-2019-09-24|title=Thomas Cook collapse: To avoid links with UK namesake, Indian unit may change its name|newspaper=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-09-25|agency=Ist}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Number !! Year !! Description !! Ref(s)
|-
|1
|2019
|The collapse of Thomas Cook India's former parent [[Thomas Cook Group]] causes major confusion to Indian customers, who were assumed that Thomas Cook India had also entered liquidation proceedings (by the United Kingdom Government)
|{{fact|date=January 2023}}
|-
| 2 || 2019 || Thomas Cook India Ltd Opens New Outlet In [[Punjab]]||<ref>[https://www.equitybulls.com/admin/news2006/news_det.asp?id=256152 "Thomas Cook India Ltd Opens new outlet at Ranjit Avenue in Amritsar"], "Equity Bulls"</ref>
|-
|-
| 3 || 2016 || Thomas Cook taps into India's m-commerce growth opportunity launches India's first end-to-end Holiday-App ||<ref>[https://www.valueresearchonline.com/story/h2_storyView.asp?str=6ECDED7A-8E76-49F4-85A6-C25FC0EDD746&Code=4094&src=NewsAnnounce Thomas Cook taps into India's m-commerce growth opportunity Launches India?s first end-to-end Holiday-App "End to End Holiday App"], "Value Research Online"</ref>
|-
|-
| 4 || 2016 || Thomas Cook India targets Tier III growth markets via small tech assisted outlets ||<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/announcements/others/thomas-cook-india-targets-tier-iii-growth-markets-via-small-tech-assisted-outlets/article8106772.ece "Small Tech Assisted Outlets"], "The Hindu Business Line"</ref>
|-
|-
| 5 || 2015 || Thomas Cook India Acquired [[Sri Lanka]] Based Luxe Asia ||<ref name=":1" />
|-
| 6 || 2015 || Announced Closure of Kuoni Travel India Private Limited Company ||<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/announcements/others/thomas-cook-india-group-announces-successful-closure-of-acquisition-of-kuoni-travel-india-private-limited/article7999316.ece "Thomas Cook India Announces Closure of Kuoni Travel India Pvt Ltd"], "The Hindu Business Line"</ref>
|-
| 7 || 2015 || Acquisition of Kuoni Group's Travel Business in India ||<ref>[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/travel/thomas-cook-india-acquires-kuoni-groups-travel-in-india-hong-kong-for-rs-535-crore/articleshow/48392760.cms Acquisition of Kuoni Group's travel business in India, Hong Kong by Thomas Cook (India) Limited "Thomas Cook Acquires Kuoni Group"], "Economic Times"</ref>
|-
| 8 || 2015 || Launched Thomas Cook One Currency Card ||<ref>[http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/Trade-News/thomas-cook-india-launches-one-currency-card-29140 "Thomas Cook India Launches One Currency Card"], "Travelbiz Monitor", 3 December 2015</ref>
|-
| 9 || 2015 || Launched Thomas Cook Forex Mobile App ||<ref>[http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/Trade-News/thomascookin-launches-forex-mobile-app-28939 "Thomas Cook India Launches Forex App"], "Travelbiz Monitor"</ref>
|-
| 10 || 2013 || Acquisition of Stake in Quess Corp ||<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Cook to acquire 74% stake in Ikya Human Capital Solutions for Rs 256 cr|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/thomas-cook-to-acquire-74--stake-in-ikya-human-capital-solutions-for-rs-256-cr/1070227/|agency=Press Trust of India|publisher=The Indian Express|date=6 February 2013|location=New Delhi}}</ref>
|-
| 11 || 2012 || Acquisition of 76.81% Stake by Fairbridge in Thomas Cook (India) Limited from Thomas Cook UK and TCIM and subsequent announcement of open offer ||<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/fairbridge-to-buy-77-in-thomas-cook-india-for-rs-817-crore/article3446420.ece "Acquisition of 76.8% stake by Fairbrige"], "The Hindu Businessline"</ref>
|-
| 12 || 2012 || Incorporation of Thomas Cook Lanka (Private) Limited, a 100% Subsidiary of the Company ||<ref name=":0" />
|-
| 13 || 2012 || Launch of Borderless Prepaid Multicurrency Forex Card ||<ref>[http://newsroom.mastercard.com/press-releases/thomas-cook-india-ltd-collaborates-with-mastercard-to-launch-its-borderless-prepaid-card/ Launch of Borderless Prepaid Multicurrency Foreign Exchange Card "Launch of Borderless Prepaid Card"]</ref>
|-
| 14 || 2011 || Signed an agreement for marketing and distribution of borderless prepaid multicurrency foreign exchange card ||<ref>[http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/announcements/thomas-cook-india-partnersrbl-bank_1182240.html "Thomas Cook Signed an Agreement for Marketing & Distribution of Borderless Forex Card"], ''Money Control''</ref>
|-
| 15 || 2011 || Incorporation of TC Visa Services(India) Limited in Maharashtra, a wholly owned Subsidiary of Travel Corporation (India) Limited, which is a 100% Subsidiary of the Company ||<ref>
[http://www.indiabusinessbrief.com/index.php/news-archives/185/194659-thomas-cook-india-ltd-collaborates-with-mastercard-to-launch-its-borderless-dailyfinance "Thomas Cook India Collaborates with Mastercard"], "India Business Brief"</ref>
|-
| 16 || 2010 || Execution of a Seven Year Arrangement with New Delhi International Airport ||<ref>[http://www.hotelierindia.com/article-8847-thomas_cook_enters_into_deal_with_delhi_airport/ "Thomas Cook Enters into a Deal with Delhi Airport"], "Hotelier India"</ref>
|-
| 17 || 2010 || Launch of 9 Foreign Exchange and Travel Counters ||<ref>[http://www.franchisemart.in/franchise/thomas-cook-enters-a-7-year-deal-with-delhi-international-airport-ltd/ "Thomas Cook Enters a 7 Year Deal with Delhi International Airport"] ''Franchise Mart''</ref>
|-
| 18 || 2009 || Issue of 50,650,699 Shares through a Rights Issue by Thomas Cook (India) Limited ||<ref>[http://www.goodreturns.in/company/thomas-cook-india/notes-to-account.html "Thomas Cook Official Shares Report"]</ref>
|-
| 19 || 2008 || Acquisition of 74.9% Stake by Thomas Cook UK and TCIM in Thomas Cook (India) Limited ||<ref>[http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/fairbridge-capital-is-promoter-of-thomas-cook-india/1/187253.html "Fair Bridge Capital is Promoter of Thomas Cook India"], "Business Today"</ref>
|-
| 20 || 2007 || Thomas Cook India Limited & LKP Forex Merger ||<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140529054350/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2006-07-01/news-by-company/27442834_1_lkp-forex-tcil-currency-and-travel-insurance "Thomas Cook & LKP Forex Merger"] ''Economic Times''</ref>
|-
| 21 || 2006 || 100% acquisition of Travel Corporation (India) Limited by Thomas Cook (India) Limited ||<ref>[http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/Company/Background/Company-Profile/Thomas-Cook-India-Ltd/500413 "Thomas Cook India Company Profile"], "India Infoline"</ref>
|-
| 22 || 2005 || 100% Acquisition by Dubai Financial (LLC) of TCIM ||<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160303054051/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2006-01-22/news/27457671_1_reconstitutes-board-dubai-investment-group-udayan-bose ''Thomas Cook India Reconstitutes Board'']</ref>
|-
| 23 || 2000 || Commencement of Operations in Sri Lanka ||<ref>[http://www.indiainfoline.com/markets/company/background/company-profile/thomas-cook-india-ltd/564 "Commencement of Operations in Sri Lanka"]</ref>
|-
| 25 || 1983 || Listing of Thomas Cook India Limited on [[Bombay Stock Exchange|BSE]] Pursuant ||<ref>[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thomas-cook-india-ltd/stocks/companyid-12897.cms Listing of Thomas Cook (India) Limited on BSE pursuant to an initial public offering "Thomas Cook Listed on BSE Pursuant"] ''SEBI''</ref>
|-
| 26 || 1978 || Conversion of the branch office into a private limited company ||<ref name="Thomas Cook History">[http://www.moneycontrol.com/company-facts/thomascookindia/history/TCI "Thomas Cook History"]</ref>
|-
| 27 || 1881 || Thomas Cook & Son opens its first branch office in Bombay ||<ref name="Thomas Cook History"/>
|-
|}
[[File:Thomas cook globe logo.svg|thumb|149x149px|Thomas Cook India logo, as per British logo used between 2001 – 2013]]

=== Rebrand 2022 ===
At the end of 2022, Thomas Cook India rebranded the business with a new logo, replacing the 2001 – 2013 British logo.

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