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Hotel stocks on a tear, but beware
Mint Mumbai
|September 25, 2025
Staying robust The Indian hotel industry has seen notable revenue growth in recent years.
India’s hotel industry has been having its moment in the sun. Revenues of hotel companies are rising, margins are near all-time highs, and stock prices have been on a dream run.
In the three years to 24 September, shares of The Indian Hotels Co. Ltd (IHCL) recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31%, EIH Ltd 27%, and Chalet Hotels Ltd an impressive 42%.
Growth delivered, too. IHCL’s consolidated revenues have increased at a 40% CAGR in three years to FY25, with Ebitda margin jumping from 13% to 33%, while Chalet’s hospitality revenue is up by 55% CAGR. EIH’s turnaround has been impressive, with 40% CAGR in revenue and margin improving from -3% in FY22 to 37% in FY25.
This story is from the September 25, 2025 edition of Mint Mumbai.
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