April 15, 2025
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IHCL Expands Portfolio to 380 Hotels with Record 100 New Locations in FY25
Mumbai, April 2025 – The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has significantly expanded its footprint by adding 100 new hotel locations in FY2025. This includes 74 new signings and 26 hotel openings, bringing the company’s total portfolio to 380 properties.
The growth aligns with IHCL’s strategic vision “Accelerate 2030,” which targets a 700-hotel portfolio over the next five years. The company now boasts an industry-leading pipeline of 137 hotels under development.
“FY25 marked a milestone year for IHCL with a record 74 hotel signings, driven by strong brand equity and sustained demand across segments,” said Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL. “Our Gateway and Ginger brands saw significant traction, reflecting rapid growth in India’s upscale and midscale hospitality markets. Additionally, Ginger crossed the 100-hotel mark, and Vivanta surpassed 50 hotels.”
As part of its international expansion, IHCL also entered new markets in the Middle East, launching Taj-branded properties in Bahrain and Ras Al Khaimah with over 800 keys, further strengthening its presence in the region.
Ms. Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President – Hotel Openings & New Businesses, highlighted that 26 hotels opened in the past year across diverse locations. “Ginger led the way with nine openings in commercial hubs like Nagpur and Coimbatore, industrial centers like Jamshedpur, and leisure destinations such as Srinagar, Udaipur, and Diu,” she said.
IHCL also made strategic moves in spiritual and emerging destinations, including the launch of a Taj resort in Puri and boutique properties under SeleQtions and Gateway in Diu. Notably, the company opened a 111-key Taj hotel at Cochin International Airport and introduced the Taj brand in state capitals Dehradun and Patna.
“These openings not only expand our footprint but also generate employment, with over 2,500 direct jobs created through our FY25 hotel launches,” Ms. Rao added.
About IHCL
Founded by Jamsetji Tata, The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is a part of the Tata Group and operates some of India’s most iconic hospitality brands. Its portfolio includes Taj – ranked as the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2024 by Brand Finance – as well as Vivanta, SeleQtions, Ginger, Gateway, and curated luxury offerings under the Claridges Collection and Tree of Life.
IHCL currently operates 380 hotels, including 137 under development, across 14 countries and over 150 locations on four continents. It is listed on the BSE and NSE and is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization.
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