IHCL Expands Portfolio to 628 Hotels, Driven by 250 Signings in FY26
IHCL expanded its portfolio to 628 hotels, with 373 operational and 255 in the pipeline, following a record 250 signings in FY26. Key developments include luxury segment growth via Claridges Collection and Atmantan, and midscale expansion with ANK and Pride hospitality. Over 30 hotels were opened, and acquisitions added 100+ operating hotels.
The substantial increase in the hotel portfolio and pipeline, along with strategic acquisitions and organic growth, will have a significant impact on the company's market position and future revenue.
The announcement details significant portfolio expansion and growth, driven by strategic signings, acquisitions, and new hotel openings, indicating positive business momentum.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced a significant expansion of its hotel portfolio, reaching a total of 628 hotels, with 373 currently operational and a pipeline of 255 properties. This growth was fueled by a record 250 signings during the fiscal year, achieved through a combination of inorganic and sustained organic expansion.
In the luxury segment, IHCL strengthened its presence with the onboarding of Claridges Collection and the acquisition of a controlling stake in Atmantan, an integrated wellness center, as well as Brij hospitality in experiential leisure. The Ginger brand, a leader in the midscale segment, saw expansion with the acquisition of majority stakes in ANK and Pride hospitality, boosting its portfolio to over 250 hotels across more than 150 locations.
Organic growth was also notable, with 19 signings under the Taj brand, including a hotel in Cairo, a 500-key hotel in Patna, and a hotel with branded residences in Noida. The Gateway brand reached a milestone of over 50 hotels. IHCL opened more than 30 hotels during the fiscal year, entering new markets such as Lakshadweep, Ekta Nagar, Raichak, Kanpur, and Vrindavan, while also strengthening its presence in established locations like Goa and Delhi. Acquisitions this year added over 100 operating hotels, bringing the total operating hotels to 373 with over 33,000 rooms.
IHCL is well-positioned to achieve its strategic goal of a 700-hotel portfolio under its 'Accelerate 2030' strategy. As of March 31, 2026, the company's portfolio breakdown includes: Taj (147 hotels), Claridges Collection (4 hotels), Brij (23 hotels), Atmantan (1 hotel), SeleQtions (56 hotels), Gateway (51 hotels), Vivanta (54 hotels), Tree of Life (28 hotels), and Ginger (264 hotels).
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