Booking.com Eyes India’s Travel Wallet with New Payments and Business Travel Push

Booking. com is looking beyond its core hotel‑booking business to capture a larger share of India’s travel economy. The company plans to launch its own payments system and expand into business travel, aiming to become a one‑stop travel wallet for Indian consumers. While the move could deepen the platform’s footprint, local payment and travel services already dominate the market, making the new venture a tougher sell. The strategy reflects Booking. com’s broader ambition to diversify revenue streams, but success will hinge on navigating entrenched local competition and consumer trust in a crowded digital landscape.