Ginger Steps Into Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu

MUMBAI, JANUARY 13, 2026: The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today marks its foray into Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu with a Ginger branded hotel. This is a greenfield project.

Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Tuticorin is emerging as a key economic hub in South India, driven by its strong industrial base and new investments. The growth of mega projects in the automobile and energy sectors has created significant long-stay demand, making it an ideal market for Ginger’s presence. This signing reinforces IHCL’s commitment to catering to evolving needs in high-potential destinations. We are delighted to partner with Mr. R. Gajendran for this project.”

Strategically located along the Tirunelveli-Tuticorin highway, the 100-key Ginger Tuticorin will offer convenient access to the city’s industrial and commercial hubs. Guests can enjoy Ginger’s signature Qmin restaurant offering curated culinary experiences, along with a lively bar for social gatherings. The hotel will also feature versatile meeting spaces to cater to business requirements. For fitness enthusiasts, a state-of-the-art fitness center will provide facilities for holistic well-being.

Mr. R. Gajendran, promoter of Thangam Real Estate & Thangam Plots & Farms Pvt. Ltd., added, “We are delighted to partner with IHCL and bring the Ginger brand to Tuticorin, offering contemporary hospitality to the city’s growing business segment.”

Tuticorin, also known as Thoothukudi, is a major port city located on the Coromandel Coast along the Bay of Bengal in Tamil Nadu. Renowned for its maritime trade, the city is a hub for shipping, salt production, and fishing, while also emerging as a center for industrial and manufacturing activities.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 28 hotels in Tamil Nadu, including 10 under development.

About the Owning Company

Mr. R. Gajendran is the promoter of Thangam Real Estate & Thangam Plots & Farms Pvt. Ltd. with over 30 years of experience in the real estate sector, Mr. Gajendran has developed more than 400 acres into residential plots. He holds a substantial land bank across Tamil Nadu, making him one of the prominent landholders in the region. His business interests also extend into allied sectors such as textile showrooms and electronic goods manufacturing.

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 610 hotels including 253 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and in over 250 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.