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Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
India's hotel industry eyes double-digit growth in FY26 despite geopolitical headwinds
Even as geopolitical tensions tempered the first quarter of FY26, India's hotel industry is confident of steady growth in the full fiscal year. Many listed hotel players expect double-digit growth supported by improving consumer incomes, expanding infrastructure, and disciplined pricing strategies. This follows a strong FY25 that saw most hotel companies reporting strong revenue and profit gains, driven by rising travel demand from both business and leisure travellers. In the current year, too, the industry sees robust overall demand, with new hotel openings and increased investor interest signalling confidence in the sector's future. Also read | India's organised hotel industry has recovered to pre-pandemic levels: Report According to Chander K. Baljee, managing director of Royal Orchid Hotels, Q1 of FY26 saw some challenges in the North and West due to tensions with Pakistan, but overall the impact was limited. 'Most of our hotels are managed properties in the south, which were less affected because of geography," he toldMint. Baljee said Royal Orchid added 40 hotels in FY25 and plans to open about 30 more this year. Profits from these new hotels and renovations are expected to show up in the second half of FY26. Meanwhile, profitability in existing hotels remained strong, he added. Patanjali G. Keswani, chairman and managing director of Lemon Tree Hotels, had earlier toldMintthat both business and leisure travel across the industry slowed down after the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir and a brief rise in covid cases. 'Despite that, we are still on track to grow in mid-teens for the entire fiscal," he said. Keswani said with the country's economy growing at 6-7% in real terms (after adjusting for inflation) and 10-11% in nominal terms, and with more Indians earning around ₹3 lakh a month, a new group of travellers is entering the market each year. He also pointed out that better transport connections and more people owning SUVs is encouraging drive vacations and hotel stays. Attracting investments Keswani added that hotel companies that have recently gone public have attracted serious investors who want clearer and more transparent business information. In FY25, Schloss Bangalore (parent of The Leela), ITC Hotels (post demerger from ITC Ltd), Ventive Hospitality, and Brigade Hotels went public or filed for IPOs. A number of companies are likely to follow this year as well. Mandeep Lamba, president & CEO (South Asia) at hotel consultancy HVS Anarock, toldMintthat while geopolitical uncertainty may continue to cast a shadow globally, domestic demand remains strong enough to support growth in India's hotel sector. 'I don't foresee any major pressure on hotel rates. Compared to global benchmarks, pricing of hotel rooms in India is still relatively reasonable," he said. While a few overheated markets may see minor corrections in FY26, Lamba pointed to a noticeable shift in industry behaviour post-pandemic, where hotel operators are no longer reacting to short-term demand dips with deep rate cuts. Also read | Hotel industry's double-digit growth to continue this fiscal, says ICRA report 'There's a far more mature understanding that the market can sustain higher rates," Lamba said. 'Over the past two to three years, hotel operators have gained the confidence to hold pricing. Any rate corrections or adjustments today are a part of planned revenue strategies, rather than reactive pricing cuts." Prashant Biyani market analyst at Elara Capital toldMintthat for FY26, they expect a healthy double-digit growth for the industry driven by both average room rates and occupancy, He also expects more hotel companies to go public and international hotel chains to ramp up their presence in India. He said the April-June quarter of FY26 will likely do well, though not as well as earlier projected, as tensions between India and Pakistan in end-April and early May marred air travel. That said, the impact may be limited, since many north-western tourist spots enter a lean season in peak summer anyway. Lamba of HVS further added that supply in most Indian markets continues to lag demand. 'India has emerged as one of the top 8-10 global markets in terms of demand, but new supply isn't keeping pace," he said. 'With infrastructure development progressing rapidly, there's no real reason for rates to decline—unless triggered by an unforeseen macro disruption." Strong FY25 In FY25, most large hotel chains showed strong revenue growth. Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), which runs the Taj brand, saw revenues rising 23% to ₹8,335 crore. ITC Hotels' revenue jumped 60% to ₹3,559 crore. Other chains like Lemon Tree, Chalet Hotels, Schloss Bangalore (The Leela), and Juniper Hotels grew 15-25%. EIH, which operates Oberoi Hotels, grew its revenues 9%, and Royal Orchid Hotels, 8.7%. Looking at profits, EIH and ITC Hotels both reported steady profit growth in FY25, with ITC's net profit rising from ₹424 crore to ₹638 crore. Vikram Oberoi, MD & CEO of EIH Ltd, in the company's recently concluded earnings call, said the company will have more opportunity to drive average room rate growth within the Oberoi Hotel ecosystem. 'With strong demand, with everything that's happening in India, over the medium to long term, we'll be able to drive greater premiums in Oberoi," he said. Meanwhile, IHCL saw net profit rise 53% to ₹2,038 crore. Lemon Tree's profit grew by 34%, and Juniper Hotels' profit nearly tripled. Schloss Bangalore turned a small loss in FY24 into a ₹47.66 crore profit in FY25. Samhi Hotels also moved from an ₹80 crore loss in FY24 to a ₹20 crore profit. Also read | Indian hotels saw a tepid Q1. Will the next quarter bring cheer? Chalet Hotels, the owner of several Marriott and Taj branded properties in India, saw its profit drop by nearly half, due to a non-cash adjustment but remained Ebitda positive. Its revenue grew 22% on the back of higher average daily room rates being charged and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation —a measure of operating efficiency—increased 28%, and profit before tax rose 61%. The one-time ₹202 crore non-cash accounting adjustment lowered net profit. Excluding that, profit after tax was up 24%. Royal Orchid's revenue from operations increased steadily but profit slipped marginally by ₹3.3 crore. Baljee said profits were slightly lower last year partly because the company bought a partner's stake in its Bangalore hotel and paid upfront costs for renovating its flagship hotel in Mumbai. 'India's hotel industry RevPAR grew by 13-15% in FY25, largely due to strong room rate growth of 11-13%," said Elara's BIyani, adding that growth could have been even better if not for the dip in travel during the April-June quarter because of the general elections. RevPAR, or revenue per available room, is a simple way hotels measure how much money they're making from all their rooms, whether they're booked or not.
Business Standard
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Royal Orchid signs new property in Uttarakhand
Royal Orchid Hotels has announced signing of a new Regenta Property in Mulshi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The new property Regenta Resort Dehradun will operate under a management contract model aligning with ROHLs asset-light expansion strategy. With the addition of this hotel, ROHL will have 8 hotels in Uttarakhand. The resort will feature an all-day dining restaurant and a rooftop restaurant offering stunning views. Recreational facilities include a spa offering holistic wellness therapies, a state-of-theart gym, an infinity pool as well as a dedicated kids area. Additionally, the resort will house an expansive 12,300 sq. ft. banquet hall complemented by a 1,506 sq. ft. open lawn and a 1,636 sq. ft. pre-function area, providing a versatile and elegant setting for any occasion. The upcoming 50-key hotel by ROHL, slated to open in June 2025 in Kulhan, is set to become the ultimate Urban Retreat for modern travellers. Conveniently accessible from popular destinations such as Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Dhanaulti, the resort spans 5,050 sq. mt. and offers breathtaking panoramic views of lush forests and the Himalayan mountains. With its chic, contemporary design and inviting ambiance, the hotel promises to be the perfect haven for discerning travellers seeking transit, adventure, relaxation, or spiritual rejuvenation. Commenting on the signing, Chander K. Baljee, Chairman & Managing Director, Royal Orchid Hotels, said, Uttarakhands burgeoning tourism and thriving commercial landscape offers vast potential, and our steady penetration in this market underscores our commitment to capitalizing on these opportunities. With this new hotel, we're also making significant strides towards our vision to dominate India's top leisure destinations and offer premium yet accessible luxury that resonates with the evolving preferences of new-age travelers. We're thrilled to collaborate with Sanjeevani Luxury Clouds to bring this vision to life. Shrikant Sharma, MD, Sanjeevani Luxury Clouds said, We are excited to partner with ROHL and make the shared vision of showcasing the unparalleled beauty and rich natural heritage of Uttarakhand to global travellers, a reality through this hotel. Royal Orchid Hotels operates and manages hotels/ resorts and provides related services, through its portfolio of hotel properties. The company's consolidated net profit declined by 21% to Rs 13.14 crore, despite a 13.8% increase in revenue from operations, which rose to Rs 86.74 crore in Q4 FY25 compared to Q4 FY24. Shares of Royal Orchid Hotels shed 0.15% to Rs 357.40 on the BSE.
Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Royal Orchid Hotels consolidated net profit declines 20.99% in the March 2025 quarter
Sales rise 13.83% to Rs 86.74 crore Net profit of Royal Orchid Hotels declined 20.99% to Rs 13.14 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 16.63 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. Sales rose 13.83% to Rs 86.74 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 76.20 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. For the full year,net profit declined 2.58% to Rs 47.24 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 48.49 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales rose 8.81% to Rs 319.47 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 293.61 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Particulars Quarter Ended Year Ended Mar. 2025 Mar. 2024 % Var. Mar. 2025 Mar. 2024 % Var. Sales 86.7476.20 14 319.47293.61 9 OPM % 22.9823.33 - 22.8725.91 - PBDT 21.4919.42 11 80.2176.90 4 PBT 16.4314.19 16 59.4857.04 4 NP 13.1416.63 -21 47.2448.49 -3
Fashion Value Chain
28-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Indian-origin Youth MP Aryaveer Baljee Joins Hands with MW Eat to Create Sustainable Source of Food Banks
United Kingdom | India | Bengaluru Joins forces with MW Eat J in Innova@ve Dining-Based Fundraiser for Food Banks Aryaveer is the grandson of Royal Orchid Hotels' Chairman & Managing Director Chander K Baljee and the son of Arjun Baljee, President, Royal Orchid Hotels MW Eat – the restaurant group behind Amaya, Veeraswamy, Chutney Mary and Masala Zone – has launched a charitable partnership with Hampshire's Youth MP Aryaveer Baljee to create a sustainable source of food bank funding through a unique new initiative called Pounds 4 Plates. Aryaveer Baljee with Ranjit Mathrani, cofounder of MW Eat Ltd Aryaveer is the grandson of Royal Orchid Hotels' Chairman & Managing Director Chander K Baljee and the son of Arjun Baljee, President, Royal Orchid Hotels. Following the success of the pilot Aryaveer has set his sights on India to unravel the unique model with the aim to bring about a change in how food banks are funded. The India project is expected to be called #Paisas4Plates. From 14th April until 28th April 2025, a voluntary 0.25% service charge will be added to diner bills across MW Eat's restaurants. The proceeds will be donated to The Winchester Beacon, a homelessness and food insecurity charity. The partnership is a pilot for what Aryaveer Baljee hopes will become a nationwide model for sustainable, low-barrier restaurant-led giving. 'I believe that hospitality is more than a service, but a bridge. It brings people together, creates jobs, uplifts communities, and fosters understanding across cultures. In a divided world, the simple act of welcoming another can be a powerful force for social good. In this case, the industry is helping tackle homelessness, an issue that I pledged to help reduce as part of my manifesto upon election in 2024.' This initiative demonstrates how the hospitality sector can creatively contribute to social causes without disrupting the dining experience.
