OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal is inviting creative name suggestions for OYO’s parent company, currently called Oravel Stays.
This change comes as OYO prepares for its IPO and plans to expand its premium hotel segment with new apps.
The new corporate name will represent a global, tech-forward brand born in India but designed for worldwide growth beyond just hospitality.
Name Criteria from Ritesh Agarwal:
A bold, one-word corporate name
Global and culturally neutral
Tech-savvy, sharp, human, and memorable
Broad enough to cover more than hospitality
Preferably with an available .com domain
Can be a real word or a new creation
The winner gets ₹3 lakh and a chance to meet Ritesh Agarwal. Applications are open via a shared link.
OYO IPO Update:
OYO’s IPO planning involves top investment banks like ICICI Securities, Axis Capital, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, and Jefferies, meeting SoftBank executives in London this June to finalize the strategy.
Suggested Name for OYO’s Parent Company:
“Vistara”
Meaning: Derived from Sanskrit, meaning ‘expansion’ or ‘spread’, it conveys growth and global reach, is easy to remember, has a modern, tech-friendly sound, and is not tied to any specific culture or language. The name is broad enough to grow beyond hospitality.
