12 months ago
Royal Orchid Hotels Plans Major Expansion Across India
Royal Orchid Hotels wants to grow a lot in India.
They plan to add hundreds of hotels, aiming for 22,000 rooms in total.
They want to be known as a distinctly Indian brand, not like the international hotels.
They're using a strategy that involves renting buildings and managing them.
They're also launching new hotel brands for different price points.
The company is doing well financially, with growing income and profits.
They are focused on making sure each hotel is a good investment and provides great service.
They see big opportunities in India because many people are traveling within the country.
Royal Orchid Hotels plans to add 230 hotels over five years, reaching 22,000 keys by FY30.
The company aims for a distinctly Indian portfolio catering to domestic and diaspora travelers.
Royal Orchid's expansion model focuses on flexible leases and management contracts.
FY25 saw nearly 10% growth in consolidated income, reaching ₹343.18 crore.
The company is also expanding its presence in growing event-related markets.
- Who
- Royal Orchid Hotels
- What
- Is expanding its hotel portfolio in India.
- Where
- Across India.
- When
- Over the next five years.
- Why
- To capitalize on domestic travel demand.
Key facts
- Total Hotels
- 118
- Rooms Under Development
- 2,500+
- Planned Hotel Additions (5 years)
- 230
- Portfolio Goal (FY30)
- 22,000 keys
- FY25 Consolidated Income
- ₹343.18 crore
- FY25 Net Profit
- ₹47.5 crore
- Q1 FY26 Profit After Tax
- ₹11.2 crore
- Expected Free Cash Flow (this year)
- ₹55 crore
Quotes
Arjun Baljee
President of Royal Orchid Hotels
“We’re building a distinctly Indian portfolio, with Indian roots and values, present wherever the Indian travels, at home and across the diaspora.”
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“It increases operating costs, especially in the mid- and lower-mid market, and may get passed on to customers.”
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