IHCL Moves Closer To 700-Hotel Goal With 628-Property Portfolio

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has continued its strong growth and now has 628 hotels globally, including 255 hotels in the pipeline. The company is moving steadily toward its Accelerate 2030 goal of reaching a 700-hotel portfolio.

Record Signings and Brand Expansion

During the financial year, IHCL achieved a record 250 hotel signings through both acquisitions and organic growth.

The company strengthened its luxury offerings by:

• Launching Claridges Collection, a boutique luxury hotel portfolio
• Acquiring a controlling stake in Atmantan, a wellness destination
• Expanding experiential leisure with Brij

Midscale Growth Led by Ginger

IHCL significantly expanded its midscale segment through its brand, Ginger Hotels, which crossed 250+ hotels across 150+ locations after acquiring majority stakes in ANK and Pride Hospitality.

Strong Organic Growth Across Brands

IHCL also saw organic expansion across its luxury and upscale brands:

• 19 Taj signings, including a hotel in Cairo, a 500-room property in Patna, and a hotel with branded residences in Noida
• The reimagined Gateway brand crossed 50+ hotels

New Markets and Hotel Openings

IHCL opened 30+ hotels this year, entering new destinations such as:

• Lakshadweep
• Ekta Nagar
• Raichak
• Kanpur
• Vrindavan
• Bhutan

It also strengthened its presence in major tourist and business locations like Goa, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Delhi, Gurugram, Varanasi, Udaipur, Haridwar, and Dehradun.

Through acquisitions alone, IHCL added 100+ operating hotels, bringing the total to 373 operational hotels with over 33,000 rooms.

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About IHCL and Its Legacy

IHCL operates a wide range of hospitality brands, including Taj Hotels, SeleQtions, Gateway, Vivanta, Tree of Life, Ginger and others. The company was founded by Jamsetji Tata, who opened the iconic Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai in 1903. Today, IHCL operates across 4 continents, 14 countries, and 250+ locations.

Indian Hotels Company Share Price Movement

Indian Hotels Company share price (NSE: INDHOTEL) was trading at ₹638.35 on 8 April at 11:29 am, up ₹37.95 (6.32%) for the day. The stock opened at ₹621.50, touched a high of ₹638.50, and a low of ₹621.50 during the session. The company has a market capitalisation of ₹90.86K crore and trades at a P/E ratio of 45.27. 

Conclusion

IHCL’s rapid expansion through acquisitions, new signings, and hotel openings highlights its strong growth strategy. With a large pipeline and focus on luxury, wellness, and midscale segments, the company is well-positioned to achieve its 700-hotel target by 2030.

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