Indian Hotels Q4 FY25 Results: Profit Rises 30%, Declares ₹2.25 Dividend

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) reported a strong performance for the fourth quarter ended March 2025. The company’s standalone net profit grew 30.4% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹481.20 crore, compared to ₹369.08 crore in the same period last year. Compared to the previous quarter (Q3FY25), profit rose by 2.7% from ₹468.77 crore.

Revenue from operations stood at ₹1,476.33 crore, which is 10% higher YoY (₹1,341.65 crore). However, it remained nearly flat compared to the previous quarter (₹1,473.61 crore).

Consolidated Q4 FY25 Performance

On a consolidated basis, IHCL’s net profit increased by 25% YoY to ₹522.30 crore, up from ₹417.76 crore in Q4FY24. Revenue from operations also saw strong growth, rising 27.3% to ₹2,425.14 crore, compared to ₹1,905.34 crore a year ago. However, sequentially, the profit dropped 10.31% from ₹582.32 crore in Q3FY25, while revenue declined 4.3% from ₹2,533.05 crore.

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EBITDA Growth and Margins

EBITDA rose 30% YoY to ₹918 crore. The EBITDA margin increased by 0.8 percentage points to 36.9%. IHCL stated that this marks the twelfth straight quarter of record performance, with the hotel segment revenue growing 13% and an EBITDA margin of 38.5%.

Managing Director & CEO Puneet Chhatwal said IHCL is well-positioned for continued double-digit revenue growth in FY26. The company plans to invest over ₹1,200 crore in asset upgrades, greenfield projects, and boosting its digital capabilities. Around 30 new hotel openings are expected in the coming year, with a focus on its Taj brand and new business momentum.

Dividend Announcement

The company’s board has recommended a dividend of ₹2.25 per equity share of ₹1, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM (annual general meeting).

Full-Year FY25 Performance

Executive VP & CFO Ankur Dalwani highlighted that IHCL’s standalone revenue for FY25 stood at ₹5,145 crore, 12% higher than the previous year. EBITDA margin expanded to 43.9%, with a 29% rise in PAT (Profit After Tax) at ₹1,413 crore.

On a consolidated level, IHCL reported revenue of ₹8,565 crore and EBITDA of ₹3,000 crore, achieving a record EBITDA margin of 35%. Profit before exceptional items stood at ₹1,603 crore, and the company had a strong cash position of ₹3,073 crore as of March 31, 2025. A dividend of ₹2.25 per share, representing 20% of consolidated PAT, has been proposed.

Share Price Movement

On May 5, IHCL shares closed slightly higher by 0.19% at ₹801.80 on the BSE.

Conclusion

Indian Hotels Company continues to deliver strong growth, backed by robust domestic demand, improved margins, and strategic expansion plans. With a focus on brand Taj, new business streams, and digital transformation, the company is well-positioned for sustained performance in FY26.

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