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Acquisition of Clarks takes IHCL's portfolio to 550 properties, 55k rooms

The New Indian Express Dharmapuri

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August 13, 2025

INDIAN Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) expects a significant boost for its midscale brand - Ginger Hotels - following the acquisition of controlling stake in ANK Hotels and Pride Hospitality which runs Clarks Hotels & Resorts.

- ARSHAD KHAN @ New Delhi

The Tata Group company, which also operates Taj brand of hotels, announced that its combined portfolio has surpassed 550 properties with 55,000 rooms. IHCL inked a distribution agreement with Brij Hospitality. This acquisition is being touted as one of the largest in India's hospitality industry in terms of capacity addition.

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