The Indian Hotels Co. Share Price

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.

Financial highlights

IHCL’s consolidated revenue from operations for the financial year ended March 31, 2023, (FY23) surged 90% to ₹5,809.91 crore from ₹3,056.22 crore in the preceding fiscal. Its net profit increased in FY23 to ₹843.03 crore on a year-on-year basis from a loss of ₹34.45 crore in FY22. The company’s operating profit stood at ₹1,943 crore in FY23. The operating profit margin stood at 31.06% in FY23, higher than 13.24% reported in FY22. IHCL’s earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹7.06 in FY23 compared to ₹(-1.97) recorded in the previous financial year.