Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is one of the largest luxury hospitality companies in the world. A part of Tata Group, IHCL was founded in 1902 by Jamsetji Tata. The properties of of Indian Hotels Company are known for their world-class services.
IHC's unique portfolio spans across the globe, with a presence in North America, the United Kingdom, Africa, the Middle East, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Bhutan and Nepal.
The market capitalisation of Indian Hotels Company Limited stood at ₹63,761 crore, as of December 18, 2023. IHCL share price has gained 262% in last three years.
IHCL business operations
The first hotel of Indian Hotels Company Ltd, the Taj Mahal Palace, was established in Mumbai in 1903. Across India, Taj is renowned for its top-notch hospitality, exceptional dining experiences, state-of-the-art business amenities and unmatched personalised service. Taj was the first to introduce a diverse range of cuisines like Sichuan, Thai, Italian and Mexican in India.
IHCL has expanded its reach through various brand chains like Taj hotels, Taj Safari, Taj Exotica, The Gateway Hotel and Ginger.
IHCL's portfolio includes a total of 31,483 keys (rooms or accommodations). It employs 35,816 people across its subsidiaries, out of which 16,387 are permanent employees. IHCL has a global presence with operations at 125 locations across 12 countries. It has 188 properties under its various brands.
IHCL, along with its subsidiaries, owns many popular brands known for their luxury hospitality with world-class services. These include Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta, Ginger, and amã Stays & Trails.
In 2018, the Indian Hotels Company Limited shifted its strategy from focusing solely on the Taj brand to building an ecosystem centred around a variety of trusted and iconic brands.
IHCL doubled the number of Taj hotels to 100 by the end of FY23, expanded SeleQtions to 31 hotels, increased Vivanta's properties to 47 hotels and transformed Ginger into a more streamlined, high-quality model with an 85-hotel portfolio.
TajSATS, the airline catering services arm, also experienced substantial growth, capturing a market share of 58%. It also witnessed expansion in its food and beverage brands.
The demand surge for IHCL's services in 2023, fuelled by events like the ODI World Cup and G20 summit, led the Tata Group to sign 11 new properties and open five new hotels across its brands in the June quarter of FY 2023-24.
The Indian Hotels Co. Financial Highlights
- Revenue: The Indian Hotels Co. reported revenue of ₹9,971.43 crore in FY26 vs ₹8,565.00 crore in FY25. It showed an increase of 16.42% on a yearly basis.
- Operating Profit: The Indian Hotels Co. reported an operating profit of ₹2,925.86 crore in FY26 vs ₹2,578.05 crore in FY25. It showed an increase of 13.49% on a year-on-year basis.
- Net Profit: The Indian Hotels Co. reported a net profit of ₹2,195.14 crore in FY26 vs ₹1,961.25 crore in FY25. It showed an increase of 11.93% on a yearly basis.
The Indian Hotels Co. Quarterly Result Highlights
- The Indian Hotels Co. reported revenue of ₹2,419.37 crore in Jun 2026, compared with ₹2,844.78 crore in Mar 2026, representing a decrease of 14.95% on a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis.
- The Indian Hotels Co. reported an operating profit of ₹533.33 crore in Jun 2026, compared with ₹829.87 crore in Mar 2026, representing a decrease of 35.73% on a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis.
- The Indian Hotels Co. reported a profit of ₹390.93 crore in Jun 2026, compared with ₹625.22 crore in Mar 2026, reflecting a decrease of 37.47% on a QoQ basis.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of The Indian Hotels Co. stood at ₹14.64 during Jun 2026.
