IHCL Reports Strong FY 2025-26 Results with Record Sixteenth Quarter

IHCL Reports Strong FY 2025-26 Results with Record Sixteenth Quarter

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on May 15, 2026

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending March 31st, 2026, achieving its sixteenth consecutive quarter of record performance.

For the full financial year FY2025-26, IHCL reported revenue of INR 9,971 crores, reflecting a 16% year-on-year growth. The company recorded EBITDA of INR 3,477 crores and delivered its highest-ever Profit After Tax (PAT) of INR 2,084 crores.

For Q4 FY2026, IHCL posted consolidated revenue of INR 2,845 crores, marking a 14% increase over the previous year. EBITDA stood at INR 1,052 crores with an EBITDA margin of 37%, despite challenges arising from the West Asia conflict.

Commenting on the performance, Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, said, “Q4 FY2026 marks sixteenth consecutive quarter of record performance with a Consolidated revenue of INR 2,845 crores, a 14% growth over the previous year, EBITDA of INR 1,052 crores and an EBITDA margin of 37%, notwithstanding the impact of West Asia conflict. For FY2026, the company delivered on its guidance of double-digit revenue growth despite macro-headwinds with revenue of INR 9,971 crores, a growth of 16% leading to an all-time high EBITDA of INR 3,477 crores, EBITDA margin of 34.9% resulting in the best ever PAT of INR 2,084 crores.”

He further added, “IHCL, led by its multi-brand presence across segments coupled with a balanced growth strategy focused on capital light with select investments has delivered consistent performance over sixteen quarters.”

During FY2026, IHCL introduced three new brands, increasing its portfolio of major brands to fourteen. The company also achieved a milestone of 250 hotel signings, taking its overall portfolio to 630 hotels with a pipeline of 255 hotels.

The company further expanded through both inorganic and organic growth, opening or onboarding over 130 hotels across segments. Its expansion strategy strengthened its position in luxury, experiential leisure, and mid-scale hospitality markets.

IHCL also maintained a strong financial position with a gross cash balance of INR 4,345 crores as of March 31st, 2026. The company has proposed a dividend of 25% of Consolidated PAT before exceptional items, including a special dividend to mark IHCL’s 125th Annual General Meeting.

According to the company, FY2026 focused on building a resilient, scalable, and future-ready hospitality ecosystem while continuing long-term growth plans.


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