Samhi Hotels to acquire 70% stake in RARE India for ₹47 crore
Samhi Hotels will acquire a 70% stake in RARE India for approximately ₹47 crore. RARE India operates over 60 hotels. The deal includes an affiliation with Marriott for its 'Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy'. This marks Samhi's entry into the asset-light leisure segment, aiming for significant growth.
While a strategic move into a new segment, the investment is relatively small compared to Samhi's core business, and its long-term impact will depend on successful integration and scaling of RARE India. It diversifies the company's portfolio but doesn't immediately alter its primary focus.
The acquisition represents a strategic expansion into the growing leisure segment with an asset-light model, leveraging a partnership with Marriott, which is expected to drive significant value and growth.
Samhi Hotels Limited has announced its strategic investment to acquire a majority 70% stake in RARE India, an established leisure platform. The acquisition, valued at approximately ₹47 crore (₹470 million), will be completed over the next 12 months through a combination of primary and secondary investments.
RARE India, founded in 2003, currently operates a portfolio of over 60 small, experience-led hotels with approximately 990 rooms spread across 15 states in India, Bhutan, and Nepal. Following Samhi's investment, RARE India is set to be affiliated with Marriott International. Under this affiliation, RARE will become Marriott's exclusive portfolio platform for the 'Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy' in these markets.
This transaction marks Samhi Hotels' entry into the leisure segment in a scalable, asset-light model. The company believes this move aligns with its strategy of discovering undervalued assets and collaborating with global brands. The investment aims to transform RARE India from a B2B platform to a B2C brand, leveraging Marriott's extensive distribution network to enhance pricing power and occupancy for the affiliated hotels. The company anticipates significant growth potential, with a revenue target of ₹90-100 crore within three to four years.
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