IHCL accelerates portfolio expansion; Reaches 628 hotels worldwide, 373 in operation and 255 in pipeline

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced a major milestone, reaching a portfolio of 628 hotels worldwide, with 373 in operation and an industry-leading pipeline of 255 hotels. This expansion reflects both inorganic growth through acquisitions and sustained organic development.

Record Growth:
- 250 signings this fiscal year, expanding IHCL’s brandscape.
- Strengthened presence in the luxury segment with the Claridges Collection, Atmantan Wellness Centre, and Brij Hospitality.

Midscale Leadership:
- Ginger leads with over 250 hotels across 150+ locations, boosted by acquisitions of ANK and Pride Hospitality.

Luxury Expansion:
- 19 new Taj signings, including a flagship in Cairo, a 500-key hotel in Patna, and branded residences in Noida.
- The re-imagined Gateway brand now surpasses 50 hotels.

New Markets:
- Openings in Lakshadweep, Ekta Nagar, Raichak, Kanpur, Vrindavan, and Bhutan, alongside strengthened presence in Goa, Ahmedabad, Coorg, Kochi, Gurugram, Delhi, Varanasi, Udaipur, Haridwar, and Dehradun.

Operating Scale:
- Over 33,000 rooms across 373 operating hotels.
- IHCL is on track to achieve its Accelerate 2030 strategy goal of 700 hotels.

Brand Portfolio Snapshot (as of March 31, 2026)


IHCL’s expansion strategy clearly balances luxury growth with midscale dominance, positioning it as India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization.