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Thomas Cook (India) Ltd

NSE: THOMASCOOK BSE: 500413

93.31

(0.14%)

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Company History

1841

  • Thomas Cook commences business in United Kingdom.

1972

  • Midland Bank acquires majority stake in Thomas Cook Group.

1977

  • Midland Bank acquires remaining shares in Thomas Cook Group.

1978

  • Incorporated as Thomas Cook (India) Private Ltd on 21 October.
  • Allots 279,993 equity shares without cash and Rs 30,99,485 interest-free loan for business transfer.
  • Issues 7 equity shares to Thomas Cook Overseas nominees.

1979

  • Converts to public limited company on 12 March.

1982

  • Midland Bank shareholding diluted via public issue.
  • Allots 7 shares to Thomas Cook Overseas nominees.
  • Allots 279,993 shares to Thomas Cook Overseas without cash.
  • Allots 105,000 shares to State Bank of India.
  • Allots 35,000 shares to directors/employees.
  • Offers 280,000 shares to public.

1987

  • Issues 350,000 bonus shares 1:2.

1989

  • Launches Executive Plaza in Mumbai.
  • Receives RBI approval for airport exchange bureaus.

1990

  • Issues 525,000 bonus shares 1:2.

1993

  • Plans forex bureau in Goa and branches/counters at airports.
  • Applies to acquire Hindustan Cargo Pvt Ltd.
  • Lists subsidiaries: India Alive Tours, Thomas Cook Tours, Indian Horizon.
  • Issues 1,575,000 bonus shares 1:1.

1994

  • Issues 2,100,000 bonus shares 2:3.

1995

  • Launches Mobile Exchange Bureau in Mumbai.

1996

  • Issues 3,500,000 bonus shares 2:3.
  • Appointed GSA for Conrad Cruise Lines.
  • Appointed selling agent for Club Med.

1997

  • Introduces Delhi mobile forex bureau.
  • Proposes 2:3 bonus shares.
  • SBI JV launches travel products in Goa branches.
  • Introduces disaster recovery service with Europe Assist.
  • Launches Money Gram.

1998

  • Reports strong 1997 performance.
  • Ties up with Hong Kong Bank for credit cards.
  • Introduces debit card.
  • Enforces code of business ethics.
  • Floats Thomas Cook Mauritius Holding Company.
  • Plans credit card business entry.
  • Introduces travel money card with Visa.

1999

  • Launches Euro Travellers Cheques.
  • Pitches for ITH acquisition.
  • Launches Global Travel Services.
  • Signs agreement with Tourisme France International.
  • Plans expansions including Mauritius subsidiary.
  • Opens 100% subsidiary in Mauritius.
  • Launches co-branded credit card with Standard Chartered.
  • Launches Visa Travel Money Card.
  • Plans e-commerce website.
  • Plans domestic call centre.
  • Receives CRISIL highest ratings.
  • Launches Global Help Card Friend.
  • Acquires Travel Corporation of India.

2000

  • Proposes Sri Lanka subsidiary or acquisition.
  • TCI management continues post takeover.
  • Launches IAPA card; marketing agreement for SAARC.

2001

  • Ties up with Citibank for Holiday Loans.

2002

  • Appoints K.S.V. Krishnamachari as SBI Nominee Director.

2003

  • Appoints Stefan Pichler as Chairman and Alan Stewart as Vice Chairman; P.P. Madhavji and M.L. Apte resign.
  • Ties up with Galileo India for e-ticketing.
  • Launches Forex services at Bandaranaike International Airport.
  • Wins Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Governance.

2004

  • Sets up Mauritius office.

2007

  • Appoints Vinayak Purohit as Executive Director - Finance.
  • Appoints Bharati Rao as SBI Nominee Director.
  • Signs MOU with JTB Corp. Japan.
  • Splits face value from Rs 10 to Rs 1.

2008

  • Issues rights shares 35:100 at Rs 34.5 premium.

2009

  • Board recommends 37.5% dividend.

2010

  • Promotes as Holidaywallas.
  • Ties up with Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank.
  • Opens new franchise in Pune.
  • Enters 7-year deal with Delhi International Airport.

2011

  • Partners Xpress Money for foreign exchange remittances.
  • TCI completes 50 years.
  • Plans PGDM in International Tourism.

2012

  • Thomas Cook Sport launches Match areas for football fans.
  • Thomas Cook Group starts sale process for Thomas Cook India.
  • Launches 5 new Gold Circle Partner Outlets.
  • Thomas Cook Sport launches London Olympics packages.

2013

  • Launches path-breaking campaign.
  • Awarded Best Corporate Travel Management.
  • Launches Disha 2013 tourism research programme.
  • Launches Xplorer for adventurous travellers.
  • Wins Best Tour Operator - Outbound at CNBC AWAAZ Travel Awards.

2014

  • IKYA completes acquisition of Hofincons Infotech & Industrial Services.
  • Launches Silver Breaks holidays for senior citizens.
  • Partners Quacquarelli Symonds.
  • Wins India’s Leading Tour Operator at World Travel Awards.
  • Partners RBL Bank.
  • Launches Holiday Savings Account.
  • Launches City Breaks.

2015

  • Receives Diamond Award for Visa Issuance achievements.
  • Wins 2 honours at CNBC Awaaz Travel Awards.
  • Provides updates on Scheme of Arrangement and Amalgamation.
  • Launches Online Visas.
  • Travel Quest wins PATA Gold Awards.
  • Targets untapped inward remittances.
  • TCI wins National Tourism Awards 2012-2013.

2016

  • Signs agreement with State Bank of India for Holiday Savings Plan.
  • Launches Domestic Coach Holidays portfolio.
  • Honoured at French Ambassador’s Travel Awards.
  • Partners Mastercard for Thanks Again loyalty programme.

2017

  • Creates strategic annual property to expand holiday market.
  • Announces strategic focus on children.
  • Acquires Kuoni Global DMS Network.

2018

  • Plans expansion in North India.
  • Inaugurates 2 new franchises in Kolkata.
  • Bags award at French Ambassador’s Travel Awards.
  • Unveils Hello Series group holidays portfolio.
  • Board approves corporate restructuring.
  • Inks pact with Seoul Tourism.

2019

  • Launches vote campaign for upcoming elections.
  • Introduces Grand Forex Festival.
  • Launches Holiday Basket no-cost EMI product.
  • Introduces Father-Child Bonding Tours.
  • Expands presence in Delhi.

2020

  • Thomas Cook India & SOTC launch premium chauffeured Van Tours.
  • Partners with Accor to promote safe holidays.

2021

  • Expands presence in South India.
  • Expands payment solutions portfolio with Visa.
  • Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging (DEI) inks multi-year MoU with Shanghai Disney Resort.
  • Group wins CNBC-ICICI Lombard India Risk Management Award in Travel & Leisure for 4th time.

2022

  • Signs agreement with SOTC and Turkiye Tourism to promote Turkey in India.
  • Group wins CNBC-ICICI Lombard Risk Management Award for 5th time.
  • Thomas Cook & SOTC introduce exclusive Holi products.
  • Thomas Cook India and SOTC win CIO100 Award for digital innovation.

2023

  • Wins MICE Travel Operator of the Year at ET Travel & Tourism Annual Awards.
  • Thomas Cook India & SOTC win Best Tour Operator Awards at SATTE 2023.

2024

  • Group wins top honours at ET Travel & Tourism Annual Awards across categories.
  • Wins MICE Outbound award at ET MICE & Wedding Tourism Awards.
  • Group wins CNBC-TV18 India Risk Management Awards for 6th time.

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