The Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) reported strong consolidated earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, driven by healthy revenue growth and improved operating performance across its hospitality portfolio. Profit attributable to owners of the company rose 14.84% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹599.86 crore from ₹522.30 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Revenue from operations increased 14.02% YoY to ₹2,765.29 crore compared to ₹2,425.14 crore in Q4 FY25. Total income for the quarter stood at ₹2,844.78 crore against ₹2,486.78 crore a year ago.

Total expenses rose to ₹2,014.91 crore from ₹1,764.26 crore, led by higher employee expenses, food and beverage costs, and operating expenditure during the quarter.

At the operating level, EBITDA stood at ₹972.68 crore for Q4 FY26, compared to ₹856.78 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, registering a growth of 13.53% YoY. EBITDA margin stood at 35.17% against 35.33% in the year-ago period.

Finance costs rose marginally to ₹54.93 crore from ₹53.90 crore, while depreciation and amortisation expenses increased to ₹167.37 crore from ₹142 crore.

Profit before tax stood at ₹829.87 crore compared to ₹719.96 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Profit for the period increased to ₹645.43 crore from ₹562.66 crore a year ago.

IHCL, part of the Tata Group, operates leading hospitality brands including Taj, Vivanta, SeleQtions and Ginger across luxury, upscale and lean-luxe hotel segments.

The company continued to benefit from strong travel demand, higher occupancy levels and steady growth across domestic and international hospitality operations during the March quarter.

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