IHCL Recognised As ‘Top 50 Innovative Company’ At The CII Industrial Innovation Awards

MUMBAI, FEBRUARY 06, 2026: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Innovative Companies at the CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2025. IHCL’s focus on innovation, service excellence and sustainability-led practices remains central to its operations, reinforcing its commitment to building a responsible hospitality ecosystem.

Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, IHCLsaid, “Innovation continues to be a key enabler of IHCL’s transformation and business performance, in alignment with our purpose of pioneering responsible change and creating long term value for all stakeholders. As we progress on our ‘Accelerate 2030’ journey, this recognition reaffirms our focus on strengthening a learning led, high-performance culture across the organisation. WithPaathya- our ESG+ framework, guiding our responsible practices, we remain committed to enhancing sustainability, community impact and delivering exceptional guest experiences.”

Established in 2014, the CII Industrial Innovation Awards were created to spotlight Indian enterprises that demonstrate excellence in developing and sustaining innovation across sectors. Over the past decade, the Awards have earned a reputation as one of India’s most respected benchmarks of innovation excellence, highlighting organisations that are shaping competitive advantage for both domestic and global markets.

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; Brij, experiential leisure resorts in storied destinations; Atmantan, an integrated wellness offering; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings 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 615 hotels including 255 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.