The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has strengthened its leadership position in the Indian hospitality sector, reaching a portfolio of 628 hotels, including 373 operational properties and a strong pipeline of 255 hotels.
The growth comes on the back of both inorganic expansion and sustained organic development, marking FY2026 as a milestone year for the company.
Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, highlighted that the company recorded 250 hotel signings during the fiscal year. This included a strategic push across segments, with notable expansion in the luxury space through the onboarding of Claridges Collection and the acquisition of a controlling stake in Atmantan, alongside Brij Hospitality in the experiential leisure segment.
IHCL also significantly strengthened its midscale footprint. Ginger, its midscale brand, crossed a portfolio of over 250 hotels across 150+ locations, supported by acquisitions including ANK and Pride Hospitality.
On the organic growth front, IHCL continued to expand its marquee brands. Taj added 19 signings, including an international presence in Cairo, a large-scale 500-key hotel in Patna, and a mixed-use development in Noida featuring a hotel and branded residences. The reimagined Gateway brand also crossed the milestone of 50 hotels.
Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President – Hotel Openings & New Businesses, IHCL, noted that the company opened over 30 hotels during the fiscal year. IHCL entered new destinations such as Lakshadweep, Ekta Nagar, Raichak, Kanpur, Vrindavan, and Bhutan, while further consolidating its presence in key markets including Goa, Ahmedabad, Coorg, Kochi, Gurugram, Delhi, Varanasi, Udaipur, Haridwar, and Dehradun.
Additionally, through acquisitions, IHCL added more than 100 operating hotels, taking its total operational inventory to 373 hotels with over 33,000 rooms.
With this momentum, IHCL remains on track to achieve its strategic vision under “Accelerate 2030,” targeting a portfolio of 700 hotels.
