IHCL Signs A Taj Hotel In Visakhapatnam

MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a hotel in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This greenfield project will be branded a Taj hotel marking the brand’s debut in the coastal city.

Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, stated, “Visakhapatnam is one of India’s fastest-growing coastal cities. Its rapid infrastructure development and vibrant mix of commerce, culture and industry make it an ideal location for luxury hospitality offerings. We will introduce the iconic Taj brand to Vizag, in line with our strategy to be present in key leisure and commercial markets. We are delighted to continue our partnership with Varun Hospitality Private Limited for this landmark project.”

Taj Varun Beach, Visakhapatnam, housed in the Varun Bay Sands complex, will feature 310 rooms and suites with panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal. The hotel will house an all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurants, and a bar, along with a well-equipped gym, swimming pool, and Taj’s signature spa J Wellness Circle. Designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers, it will also include expansive banqueting spaces and meeting facilities.

Varun Bay Sands, a multi-use development comprises of Varun Hub, commercial office space and Varun Nest, service apartments.

Mr. Prabhu Kishore, Founder and Chairman, Varun Group, said, “We are delighted to strengthen our association with IHCL through this landmark project. Taj Varun Beach will set new benchmarks for luxury hospitality in Visakhapatnam.”

Nestled along the scenic coast of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam is one of India’s oldest and most vibrant port cities. As India’s oldest shipyard with a thriving maritime industry, it has a large presence of the defence sector. It has emerged as a major commercial and industrial hub

About Varun Group

Varun Group is one of India's largest automobile dealerships. The group is led by its Founder and Chairman, Mr. V. Prabhu Kishore, and its Managing Director, Mr. V. Varun Dev. It is a 75-year-old conglomerate with successful entities spread across the Automobile, Auto Financing, Construction, Hospitality & Entertainment sectors. The Group sells 1,72,000+ units annually through its 360+ modern showrooms along with 370+ modern workshops spread across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. It employs more than 21,500+ people.

With its network of health centers across Andhra Pradesh, the Group serves over 4,50,000+ poor patients annually as part of its corporate social responsibility program.

The Construction and Hospitality verticals have achieved outstanding business growth within a short span of time. Varun Group has achieved remarkable business success and won many awards and accolades over the years.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 and India’s Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.

Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 567 hotels including 317 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and in over 200 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.