Pune-based travel startup secures strategic capital to scale technology, product offerings, customer experience and domestic & international operations
Pune, Maharashtra | October 2026: Saffron Holidays India Pvt. Ltd., a rapidly growing travel and experience company, has raised strategic funding in a minority equity round to accelerate its next phase of growth.
The fresh capital will be deployed towards technology development, expansion of travel products, strengthening the sales and operations team, digital marketing, customer experience and expansion across domestic and international markets.
The fundraise marks an important milestone for Saffron Holidays as the company transitions from a traditional travel business into a technology-enabled, experience-led travel platform.
Building India’s Next Travel Brand
Founded by Deepak Kashinath Nawande, Saffron Holidays has established a growing presence across leisure travel, international holidays, family vacations, honeymoon packages, corporate travel, MICE, visa assistance, flights, hotels, transportation, sightseeing and customised travel experiences.
The company is focused on building a differentiated travel brand that combines human expertise, technology and personalised customer service.
Commenting on the fundraise, Deepak Kashinath Nawande, Founder & Managing Director, Saffron Holidays India Pvt. Ltd., said:
This fundraise is a significant milestone in our journey. We have always believed that travel is not just about booking flights and hotels; it is about creating experiences that customers remember for a lifetime. The new capital will allow us to invest aggressively in technology, people, products and customer experience.
He added:
Our vision is to build Saffron Holidays into one of India’s most trusted experience-based travel brands. We are now preparing the organisation for the next level of scale, with a strong focus on technology, data, automation and exceptional service.
Funding to Accelerate Technology and Innovation
A significant portion of the capital will be directed towards strengthening Saffron Holidays’ technology ecosystem.
The company plans to enhance its digital booking infrastructure, CRM, automation, customer communication, data analytics and on-trip travel support systems.
The objective is to create a seamless customer journey covering the entire travel lifecycle—from discovery and consultation to booking, documentation, departure, on-trip assistance and post-trip support.
Expanding Travel Products and Experiences
Saffron Holidays also plans to significantly expand its portfolio of curated travel experiences.
The company will focus on:
- International holiday packages
- Premium family vacations
- Honeymoon experiences
- Fixed departures
- Group tours
- Luxury holidays
- Cruises
- Corporate travel
- MICE
- Visa assistance
- Customised holidays
- Domestic destination experiences
The company aims to develop destination-focused products that provide customers with greater convenience, transparency and value.
Strengthening Presence Across India and Global Destinations
With the new funding, Saffron Holidays plans to strengthen its presence in key Indian markets while expanding its international destination network.
The company is targeting growth across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and other high-demand international destinations, alongside continued expansion of its domestic holiday portfolio.
The company also plans to expand its sales, reservation, visa, customer success and operations teams to support increasing booking volumes.
Focus on Customer Experience
Saffron Holidays believes the next phase of travel growth will be driven not only by pricing and destinations but by trust, convenience and personalised experiences.
The company is therefore investing in systems designed to provide customers with better communication, faster responses, structured travel documentation and stronger on-ground support.
A New Phase of Growth
The fundraise comes as Saffron Holidays enters an aggressive expansion phase, with the company focusing on scale, technology, brand building and operational excellence.
The company aims to build a large travel ecosystem that brings multiple travel services together under one trusted brand.
Deepak Nawande said:
«“We are not looking at this as simply a fundraise. We see it as the beginning of our next chapter. Our focus now is to build a strong organisation, expand our reach, strengthen our technology and create a travel experience that customers can truly trust.”»
About Saffron Holidays
Saffron Holidays India Pvt. Ltd. is a Pune-based travel and experience company offering domestic and international holidays, flights, hotels, visa assistance, transportation, sightseeing, cruises, honeymoon packages, corporate travel, MICE and customised travel experiences.
Operating under the Saffron® Holidays brand, the company serves individual travellers, families, groups and corporate customers.
With its latest strategic funding, Saffron Holidays is strengthening its foundation to build a technology-enabled, experience-led travel company with a long-term vision of becoming India’s Most Trusted Experience-Based Travel Brand.
