Wedding industry to touch $500 bn in 10 years: Matrimony.com's Janakiraman

"Things are back to normal. We expect the wedding services business to grow in triple-digits year on year," said Murugavel Janakiraman, founder and chief executive officer of Matrimony.com Ltd

When the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic hit India, the $80 billion wedding industry was one of the worst affected during the initial days. Murugavel Janakiraman, founder and chief executive officer of Matrimony.com Ltd, one of the leading online players in India, says that the industry is back on track and is set to grow multi-fold. In an exclusive interview with Shine Jacob, he also sheds light on the impact of Covid-19, synergy due to the acquisition of ShaadiSaga.com and the future roadmap. Edited Excerpts:

Do you see an impact of Omicron on the sector and is it on the recovery track?