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IHCL ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR Q1 FY 2025-26 (India)
Marks thirteen consecutive quarters of record performance. |
Category: Asia Pacific - India - Industry economy
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The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, reported its consolidated financials for the first quarter ending June 30th, 2025.
Consolidated financial results for q1 ended 30th June 2025
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, said,“Q1 FY2026 marks the thirteenth consecutive quarter of record performance. In line with our guidance, thecompany reported a double-digitgrowth in consolidated revenue. The hotel segment’s revenue at INR 1,814 crores grew by 14% leading to a strong EBITDA margin of 31.4%. This performance was enabled by diversification of our top line across same store hotels, not like for like growth and New Businesses consolidated revenue growing by 27% over the previous year. The hospitality sector, despite geopolitical headwindscontinues to show resilience and sustained growth.”
He added, “IHCL continued its growth momentum with 12 signings taking the portfolio to 390+ hotels and opened 6 new hotels in the quarter. Maintaining its leadership, Taj continues to be an icon in the global hospitality landscape with the brand being recently ranked by Brand Finance-UK as the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 for the fourth time and India’s Strongest Brand across sectors for the fifth time.”
Record financial performance
- Domestic same store hotels delivered a 11% Consolidated RevPAR growth with a premium of 60% vs industry.
- International Consolidated portfolio reported an occupancy of 78%, up 460 basis points, resulting in a RevPAR growth of 13%.
- Management Fee income grew by 17% to INR 133 crores on the back of not like for like growth.
Portfolio growth
- IHCL signed 12 hotels across its brandscape with 5 Taj hotels including 3 Luxury Wildlife Lodges in Kruger National Park, South Africa, 2 SeleQtions and Ginger hotels each and one hotel each under Gateway, Vivanta and Tree of Life brands.
- The quarter saw 6 new hotels open including a Taj in Alibaug, 2 SeleQtions resorts in Lakshadweep, a Gateway in Coorg and a Ginger in Dehradun.
New & reimagined businesses
- The Air & Institutional Catering business segment (TajSATS) clocked a revenue of INR 290 crores,21% growth over the previous year and EBITDA margin at 23.5%.
- New Businesses vertical comprising of Ginger, Qmin, amã Stays & Trails and Tree of Life reported an Enterprise revenue of INR 212 crores, a growth of 25% and Consolidated revenue of INR 162 crores, a growth of27%.
- Enterprise Revenue of Ginger stood at INR 180 crores with a strong EBITDAR margin of 40% with a portfolio of 105 hotels including a pipeline of 31 hotels.
- Qmin has grown to 93 outlets across multiple formats, amã Stays & Trails has reached a portfolio of 309 bungalows with 138 in operation and Tree of Life is at a 21 resorts portfolio with 18 in operation.
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Mr. Ankur Dalwani, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, IHCL said, “On the back of strong domestic demand, IHCL Standalone reported a revenue of INR 1,099 crores, an increase of 13% over the previous year, clocking an EBITDA margin of 38.0% and a 17% growth in PAT at INR 245 crores. IHCL Consolidated continues to maintain a healthy balance sheet with a gross cash balance of INR 3,073 crores as on 30th June 2025.”
About The Indian Hotels Company Limited
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as World's Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 and India’s Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.
Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel - The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 392 hotels including 143 under development globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and in over 150+ locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.
 Photo credit © Indian Hotels Company (IHCL)
 Photo credit © Indian Hotels Company (IHCL)
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