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IHCL announced its first major inorganic growth move, investing INR 204 crores for a 51% stake in ANK and Pride (Clarks Hotels) at an enterprise value of INR 240 crores. The deal adds 135 hotels (about 7,000 keys) across 100+ locations — 125 under management contracts and 10 on operating leases — with the majority to be rebranded as Ginger hotels. IHCL also signed a marketing and distribution agreement with Brij Hospitality (19 boutique hotels, 10 operational). Management projects the acquired portfolio will generate INR 60 crores revenue in FY27 with ~30% EBITDA margin, scaling to INR 100 crores top line and INR 60 crores consolidated EBITDA (including INR 20 crores in fees) by FY30. The acquisition is funded from existing cash (zero net debt), supports the 'Accelerate 2030' strategy of reaching 700 hotels by 2030 (current portfolio to rise to ~530-550), and is expected to deliver synergies in procurement, shared services, and loyalty distribution via Tata Neu.
This capital-light acquisition accelerates IHCL's mid-scale leadership through the Ginger brand and provides a clear runway to multiyear growth targets. At roughly 12x FY27 EBITDA, the deal is attractively priced, with potential upside from converting existing management contracts to revenue share models. Shareholders should view this as a positive, low-risk start to inorganic expansion that complements IHCL's premium Taj-led strategy.