Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) presented at the Jefferies India Forum on September 16, 2025, outlining its transformation journey and future strategy. The presentation highlighted IHCL’s strong financial turnaround, portfolio growth, and focus on sustainable and profitable expansion. The company aims to continue its leadership position in the hospitality industry through strategic initiatives and a commitment to responsible business practices, targeting accelerated growth by 2030.
Transformation Journey Highlights
IHCL’s transformation journey showcases a strong financial turnaround. Revenue has doubled, reaching ₹8,565 Crore in FY25 compared to ₹4,076 Crore in FY17. EBITDA has increased 4.5x to ₹3,000 Crore, and the company achieved a PAT of ₹1,603 Crore in FY25.
The company’s portfolio has also seen significant growth, with hotel count increasing to 565+ in September 2025, compared to 150 in FY17. IHCL’s footprint now spans over 200 locations.
Strategic Pillars for Future Growth
IHCL’s strategy focuses on three key pillars: Expansion of Portfolio, Evolution of Brandscape, and Excellence in Operations.
- Portfolio Expansion: IHCL aims to strengthen its leadership in the Indian subcontinent and expand its presence in key international markets.
- Brandscape Evolution: The company aims to optimize scale, maintain premium positioning, and build brand equity through new concepts.
- Operational Excellence: IHCL is committed to service excellence, maintaining brand standards, and asset management to drive margin expansion.
Commitment to Sustainability
IHCL is focused on responsible business practices through its ‘Paathya’ initiative. As of FY24/25, IHCL has saved 623 tons of plastic, with 64 hotels operating bottling plants. 50% of water is recycled, and 39% of energy comes from renewable sources.
Accelerate 2030 Vision
IHCL’s ‘Accelerate 2030’ vision aims to achieve 2x+ revenue growth and a portfolio of 700+ hotels. The company targets a 20%+ ROCE and a 70+ NPS, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and profitable growth.
Strong Beginning and Confidence in Future Growth
IHCL remains confident in delivering double-digit revenue growth for the year. The company reported a strong Q1FY26 performance, building on the momentum of the previous year. With continued portfolio growth and strategic initiatives, IHCL is well-positioned to maintain its leadership in the hospitality industry.
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