The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has reached a portfolio of 615 hotels, including 360 in operation and a pipeline of 255 hotels. IHCL’s expansion includes a controlling stake in Atmantan for wellness offerings and an agreement to acquire 51% stake in Brij, for experiential leisure. Openings and signings feature growth across Taj, Gateway, Tree of Life and Ginger brands.
Strategic Portfolio Growth
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) continues expanding its brand presence, reaching a total portfolio of 615 hotels. This figure includes 360 operational hotels and a pipeline of 255 additional properties.
Expanding Brandscape
IHCL’s strategy involves diversifying its offerings. The recent acquisition of a controlling stake in Atmantan signals a move into integrated wellness. Furthermore, definitive agreements are in place to acquire a 51% stake in Brij, a boutique experiential leisure brand.
Key Signings and Openings
Recent key signings include expanding Taj’s presence in major metro areas like Bengaluru and NCR, plus growth in Sri Lanka and Egypt. Gateway, Tree of Life, and Ginger brands have also experienced sustained growth with signings across various locations including Bengaluru, Panheli, Nashik, Gurugram and Ahmedabad.
Operational Milestones
Recent openings include Taj properties in Bhutan (Paro and Phobjika), SeleQtions properties in Mandawa, Nadiad and Varanasi, Brij in Bandhavgarh, Tree of Life in Sariska, Vivanta in Aluva (Cochin) and Ginger in Ekta Nagar, as well as Ahmedabad and Gurugram. These openings bring IHCL’s total operating hotels to 360, accounting for over 32,000 rooms.
Portfolio Composition
As of January 31, 2026, the brand breakdown of IHCL’s portfolio is as follows:
- Taj: 91 operating hotels, 53 in pipeline
- Claridges Collection: 3 operating hotels, 1 in pipeline
- Brij: 11 operating hotels, 11 in pipeline
- Atmantan: 1 in pipeline
- SeleQtions: 36 operating hotels, 17 in pipeline
- Gateway: 12 operating hotels, 33 in pipeline
- Vivanta: 31 operating hotels, 23 in pipeline
- Tree of Life: 18 operating hotels, 9 in pipeline
- Ginger: 158 operating hotels, 107 in pipeline
Strategic Outlook
IHCL is focused on achieving a portfolio of 700 hotels under its Accelerate 2030 strategy.
Source: BSE
